Chris Sutton Tells Nicolas Kuhn Exactly What to do in January Amid Transfer Chatter

Former Celtic striker turned pundit Chris Sutton thinks Hoops winger Nicolas Kuhn should stay in Glasgow despite likely transfer interest in the January window.

It comes amid the 24-year-old’s sensational start to the season, during which he has scored 10 goals and assisted 11 across 17 appearances in all comPetitions.

Kuhn’s performances, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, have garnered considerable attention.

Indeed, English Premier League duo Brentford and Fulham both ‘inquired‘ about the attacker after his brace and man-of-the-match display against RB Leipzig a week and a half ago.

Sutton, though, thinks the Hoops should hold on to their star man in January despite how tempting a big money offer may be: “What is inconceivable is Celtic allowing him [Kuhn] to go at that stage [January],” wrote the outspoken pundit in his latest RecordSport column.

“Listen, I understand money talks, and if a head-spinning £30m offer comes in, then it will give food for thought. But Celtic are in a strong position and under no pressure to sell. Money is already pouring in from all angles.

“They will be in no hurry [to sell] – and neither should Kuhn be [to leave].”

Should he maintain his current performance levels, Kuhn will be the next in a long line of talented Celtic exports.

Just a few months back, Matt O’Riley left the Scottish Premiership champions for a fee that could rise to £30m with add-ons. The likes of Kieran Tierney, Odsonne Edouard, and Jota have all made the club sizeable profits in the past, too.

While the former Bayern Munich, Ajax, and Leipzig academy player will likely make Celtic a tidy sum in the future, Sutton thinks January would be too soon for Kuhn to move on.

He said: “I can’t say I know him personally, but he seems to have a smart head on his shoulders. He’s at a big club, he’s playing in the Champions League, and he’s in the form of his life.

“Why risk that at this point? Kuhn will know there will be a time when Celtic will cash in and agree to let him go.

“He only needs to look at the Matt O’Riley situation.

“It’s still early days, but Kuhn already looks destined to become the next record-breaking transfer fee, and while I’d be stunned if he left in January, I wouldn’t be shocked if he does eventually go for even more than O’Riley, Jota and Kieran Tierney’s £25m fees. Big money is on the way for the German – but just not yet.”

Sutton’s message to Kuhn is simple: stay grounded and at Celtic beyond January, keep performing, and, eventually, the club will grant you the opportunity to move on to a higher level.