English Championship side Middlesbrough are reportedly closing in on the signing of Celtic-linked striker David Strelec.
The 24-year-old currently plies his trade with Slovan Bratislava.
The Parkhead club are said to have had an offer rejected for Strelec in January as they sought to replace Kyogo Furuhashi.
Now, however, the Slovakian internationalist is closing in on a move to Boro, with the club having made a breakthrough in talks with Slovan Bratislava over the last 36 hours, according to The Northern Echo.
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Addressing reports that his team are close to signing Strelec today, Boro boss Rob Edwards stated: "We can’t say too much at the moment.
"There might be an element of truth in that, but I can’t say too much right now."
It comes as Celtic remain on the hunt for attacking reinforcements before Monday's transfer deadline.
Kasper Dolberg is said to be their top target, although they now face competition from Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.
He reports on X that although Celtic are 'pushing hardest' to sign the Dane, 'anything could happen' in the coming hours, with Dolberg's future up in the air.
