Celtic made a late offer to sign Utrecht winger Gyrano Kerk - according to the Dutch side's owner Frans van Seumeren.
The Premiership champions failed to land any one on transfer deadline day and recruited just two players during the window - Ismaila Soro and Patryk Klimala.
Neil Lennon's side had reportedly targeted wingers - including Newcastle United star Christian Atsu - but no deals could be struck before the the midnight signing cut off.
Van Seumeren said: "Lots of clubs asked about Kerk, but they never turned into actual offers.
"The only club who made a concrete bid was Celtic.
"I'm surprised we did not receive more interest to be honest because he is a player who is constantly a threat and involved in most of our goals."
Kerk came through the youth system at Utrecht and has already netted eight goals from the wing, with six assists in 20 appearances for Utrecht this season.
PSV Eindhoven were linked with a move for the £3.5 million-rated wide man last month, but he will remain in the Dutch Eredivisie for the rest of the season after Celtic failed to follow up on their interest.
