Celtic target Oscar Gloukh has reportedly turned down a new contract at Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
Record Sport exclusively revealed earlier in September that the Israeli rising star was among a number of options being considered by Ange Postecoglou ahead of the January transfer window. The Parkhead boss is keen to future-proof his squad should any of Celtic 's top players be snapped up following the World Cup.
Qatar 2022 kicks off in November and Postecoglou is aware big clubs could come calling when the winter window opens shortly after the tournament concludes, should any of his team impress on the biggest stage. And one name on the manager's radar is 18-year-old Gloukh. Maccabi value the attacking midfielder at around £8million but he has less than two years remaining on his current deal. And now Sport5 report the teenager has knocked back the offer of an extension with a number of clubs keeping a keen eye on his situation.
He's been linked with Lille, Ajax and Rangers in recent months and it's claimed Maccabi will not stand in the player's way if they're able to negotiate a suitable fee. Gloukh has already provided three goals and four assists in just five appearances in the Israeli Premier League this season, a market Celtic have successfully exploited down the years with the likes of Nir Bitton, Beram Kayal and Liel Abada.
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