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RED-HOT striker Kevin Nisbet is back on Celtic’s transfer radar.
SunSport can reveal the
Hibs hitman’s return to goal scoring form and fitness — following nearly ten months out with injury — has impressed Hoops chiefs.
They face losing
Giorgos Giakoumakis this month, and a move for South Korean forward Cho Gue-sung has stalled.
Celts were interested in
Scotland cap
Nisbet in 2021 before his cruciate tear and now seven goals in just six matches since his return have rekindled that interest.
The Hoops’ recruitment department are examining game-play data to ensure he is fit enough to cope with
Ange Postecoglou’s high-tempo game.
Nisbet, 25, is entering the final 18 months of his Hibs deal, and boss
Lee Johnson is desperate for club chief Ron Gordon to tie him down long term.
A fully fit Nizzy is also great news for Scotland boss
Steve Clarke.
Clarke and No 2 John Carver spent the weekend taking in
Premiership and Viaplay Cup action as they begin to sharpen focus on players for the home Euro qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain in March.
Nisbet, who has ten caps, is guaranteed to be involved on current form.
Giakoumakis is the subject of a transfer tug of war with Urawa Red Diamonds, Sampdoria and MLS side Atlanta United at the forefront.