Celtic had a £6.9 million bid rejected for Louis Munteanu earlier in the window, with Cluj holding out for around £18 million. Munteanu refused to play in a Europa League match, with reports suggesting a rebellion over a missing payment. Cluj's president was warned by agent Giovanni Becali to cash in urgently as Munteanu's fee will plummet if he refuses to play.

Daily Record reports on Celtic's bid for Louis Munteanu and the ongoing discussions with Cluj. Celtic had made a bid for Louis Munteanu, but it was knocked back by Cluj. Club president Cristi Balaj confirmed that discussions are ongoing and highlighted the player's desirability and focus on preparation.

Louis Munteanu is attracting interest from major European clubs. Celtic reportedly offered 6.9 million GBP (approximately 8 million EUR) for Munteanu, which is considered reasonable for a player who hasn't established himself in Serie A but has impressed in Romania. However, CFR Cluj is demanding 15 million EUR, with bonuses potentially raising the price to 18 million EUR. Journalist Liam Carrigan criticized the price as 'ridiculous', especially since Fiorentina is entitled to half the fee. Negotiations are ongoing, but CFR is firm on their valuation.

Cluj turned down a bid from Celtic for Louis Munteanu, which was reportedly just under £6.9 million. The owner of Cluj, Nelutu Varga, indicated that Munteanu would depart only if a club met the asking price of 18 million euros. Dan Peterescu, Cluj's manager, expressed that Munteanu is irreplaceable, highlighting his 25-goal achievement last season. According to Romanian reports, the club from Transylvania is waiting for an offer of £15.5 million. Munteanu's outstanding performance last season has solidified his status as a vital player for Cluj, with Peterescu noting that finding a replacement of his caliber would be as unlikely as winning the lottery.