{"id":241581,"date":"2025-07-06T02:19:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T02:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/241581\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T02:19:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T02:19:09","slug":"celtic-eye-rapid-vienna-star-as-immediate-nicolas-kuhn-replacement-after-standout-season-in-austrian-bundesliga-the-scottish-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/241581\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic eye Rapid Vienna star as immediate Nicolas Kuhn replacement after standout season in Austrian Bundesliga \u2013 The Scottish Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CELTIC are eyeing Rapid Vienna winger Isak Jansson.<\/p>\n<p>Boss Brendan Rodgers is on the hunt for new wide men as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/15028505\/nicolas-kuhn-celtic-transfer-exit-fee-como\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicolas Kuhn heads for Como in a \u00a317million exit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Isak Jansson of SK Rapid dribbling the ball during a soccer match.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/msemail_GettyImages-2204396273jpg-JS1007821821.jpg\" data-caption=\"Isak Jansson of Rapid Vienna could be on his way to Parkhead\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/msemail_GettyImages-2204396273jpg-JS1007821821.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p>Isak Jansson of Rapid Vienna could be on his way to Parkhead<\/p>\n<p>SunSport understands that \u00a33m-rated Swede Jansson is one of those on Celts\u2019 radar after an impressive campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old joined Rapid as Kuhn\u2019s direct replacement after his Parkhead switch in January 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Jansson has been a standout in the Austrian Bundesliga over the last 18 months, and is now being chased by clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Lazio, Fiorentina and Ligue 1 new boys Paris FC have all been linked with moves for the Sweden Under-21 cap.<\/p>\n<p>Jansson hit nine goals and claimed six assists for Rapid last season as he helped them reach the Conference League quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>Celtic boss Rodgers insists it\u2019s vital they get it right by replacing the players they are selling.<\/p>\n<p>Kuhn\u2019s move to Como will be confirmed within days, and the Hoops chief is eager to land reinforcements as quickly as possible, with Jota also out injured until 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Rodgers said: \u201cWith the likes of Nicolas, there was interest towards the end of last season. And then that followed through into pre-season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat means once we have the value that we think, they can go on and get away early.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith Matt O\u2019Riley, we didn\u2019t get the value until late on. But what is important is you have to freshen the squad.<\/p>\n<p>The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m really pleased with some of the guys we\u2019ve brought in \u2014 and we need to bring in more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will only sell if the valuation is met. Likewise, players coming in, we have to get the right players.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not just about getting players. We\u2019ve brought in some that can do really well for us, but we hope to do more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this moment, it\u2019s really about getting the team ready and prepared and building the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jansson started his career with Swedish minnows Skene IF and Kalmar FF, before moving to Spanish Second Division side Cartagena.<\/p>\n<p>Rapid signed him after his pace and dribbling stats were flagged up by their data analysts.<\/p>\n<p>After an initial loan, Jansson moved to Austria permanently last summer for around \u00a3200,000.<\/p>\n<p>His value has rocketed, and Rapid admit they will struggle to hold on to him in this window.<\/p>\n<p>Jansson is right-footed and can operate on both flanks, but prefers to play off the left wing.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking recently, he said: \u201cI know there are many teams at our games. I also know the teams that are interested in me and have contacted my agent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I feel comfortable in Rapid as I am developing every day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more on the Scottish Sun<\/p>\n<p>Celts have also been tracking Antwerp ace Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Sarpsborg star Sondre Orjasaeter.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, stopper Maik Nawrocki has joined Hannover 96 on loan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"960\" width=\"594\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-14968531\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DD-GRAPHICS-celtic-fixtures-20-06-copy_76fc47.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/DD-GRAPHICS-celtic-fixtures-20-06-copy_76fc47.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/football\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CELTIC are eyeing Rapid Vienna winger Isak Jansson. 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