Celtic are thought to be in pole position to sign Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors forward Cho Gue-sung, with an offer already on the table.
The Lowdown: Successful World Cup
Cho represented South Korea at last year’s World Cup in Qatar and impressed on the biggest stage, helping his country qualify for the last 16.
The 24-year-old netted twice in a group game against Ghana and become a breakout star, gaining millions of followers on social media, partly due to a viral clip of him mocking Cristiano Ronaldo.
He was linked with a move to Parkhead as a result, and it looks as if a transfer is a real possibility going on a recent update.
The Latest: Transfer news
The Daily Record relayed an update on Celtic and a move for Cho in the last 48 hours.
They claimed that the Hoops are in pole position for the forward and have tabled a £2.2m offer to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, who appear to want a bidding war for their star attacker.
The Verdict: Fingers crossed
Ange Postecoglou is seemingly on the search for a replacement for Giorgos Giakoumakis after contract talks broke down with the Greek striker. He’s thought to be poised for a January exit, so bringing in Cho could be a shrewd move.
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The South Korean has been labelled a ‘physical player’ who can be a ‘real handful for defenders’ by journalist Pete O’Rourke and can also provide an option out wide. He has scored a total of 57 goals for club and country, so hopefully, a transfer can gather more pace in the coming days.