In-demand Cho Gue-sung is set to take his time over deciding his future - with his agent opening the door for a January bidding war.
The Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors forward is firmly on the Celtic radar with the Premiership champions launching a bid of around £3million, while Bundesliga side Mainz have also put in their offer to land South Korea's World Cup hero in the January window after Gue-sung netted twice for his country in Qatar. Manchester United hero Park Ji-Sung has jetted in to London to talk to interested parties on behalf of Jeonbuk, with Rangers and Minnesota United named among suitors this month.
Minnesota have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of the frontman, with the MLS side being told that Gue-sung has his sights set on Europe as he weighs up his options away from the K-League. However, Ange Postecoglou may have to bide his time to get his man.
The player's agent told South Korean outlet Cho Sun: "As is known, Celtic and Mainz showed high interest in Cho and even offered a transfer fee. American Major League Soccer clubs are also making calls, but Cho's goal is Europe for now."
He was then pressed on if a decision would be made imminently. The striker's representative told the outlet: "We are also waiting for additional recruitment proposals."
They decision could have a knock on effect on the sale of Giorgios Giakoumakis. Celtic could look at alternative targets if they wish to cash-in on the Greek frontman imminently.
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