Gue-Sung Cho: Celtic in talks over deal | Rangers monitoring South Korea striker
Celtic have made an offer of around £3m for striker Gue-Sung Cho; Rangers understood to be aware of the South Korea international but have made no offer to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors; Mainz tabled a bid for Cho who is also attracting interest from Ferencvaros and Minnesota United
By Anthony Joseph and Sahil Jaidka
Tuesday 10 January 2023 11:57, UK
Image:Gue-Sung Cho is attracting interest from several clubs including Celtic, Rangers, Mainz and Ferencvaros
Celtic are holding talks with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors technical director Ji-Sung Park in London, after making a bid of around £3m for striker Gue-Sung Cho.
It is understood the South Korea international is a player Rangers are also aware of, but no official approach has been made for the player.
Bundesliga club Mainz made an offer similar to Celtic's, while Ferencvaros were also interested in the 24-year-old but have not tabled a bid as of yet.
Reports in South Korea suggest MLS club Minnesota United were also looking at a deal that would eclipse any offers currently on the table for Cho.
Sky Sports News revealed Cho was a target for Celtic in December after he scored two goals against Ghana at the World Cup.
Celtic have been scouring the globe for talent recently, with scouts sent to countries including South Korea, Iran and the UAE. It is understood a number of targets from the Middle East and Asia have emerged.
The Hoops have already signed Yuki Kobayashi and Tomoki Iwata from the J League in this window, as well as Canada right-back Alistair Johnston from MLS side CF Montreal.