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CELTIC’S man of the moment shot to national attention back home when he shot down RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
He’s Kris Boyd’s player of the season ALREADY.
And Nicholas Kuhn is picking up more and more attention as the season of his dreams kicks on.
But it’s nothing new for the German winger.
He’s had one of the biggest clubs in the WORLD knocking his door.
Brentford and Fulham were immediately linked with moves in the aftermath of his masterclass against the German side – the same team he LEFT as a youngster.
And some big financial figures were floated as he was eyed as a replacement for Bryan Mbuemo or Reiss Nelson with a £30m price-tag.
Kuhn’s rapid rise may also have made headlines in Germany – and added him to shortlists in England‘s top flight – but there was another team where he had already headlined their transfer wishlist.
Twice.
European giants no less.
A global brand.
He’d have still been strutting his stuff on Europe‘s top stage – but maybe not linked with the Bees.
Instead there’s another team beginning with B – and BARCELONA‘S loss has certainly been Celtic‘s gain this term.
The Catalan giants have TWICE been tempted to test Kuhn’s transfer resolve – but he opted to stay in Germany with RB Leipzig, and then moved to Ajax in Amsterdam, rather than Barcelona on the Med.
He revealed: “Yes, that’s true. Even before I moved to RB Leipzig’s boarding school at the age of 14, there was contact between Barca and my agent.
“And even before my time at Ajax Amsterdam (in January 2018), they wanted to sign me. But I saw a better chance of making the breakthrough at Ajax.”
He didn’t manage it and from Ajax he went to Bayern Munich.
Kuhn only really made the first team step with Rapid Vienna two years ago.
But after acclimatising to the Scottish game, Kuhn has revelled this season and scored 10 goals and laid on 11 more in 17 action packed games.
He’s even been ranked one of the quickest players in the entire competition as Celtic put themselves in a great position to qualify for the next stage be it play-offs or pushing into the top eight for a quarter-final berth.
Next on his agenda though isn’t a big-money move – though that might still come if he maintains his current form.
Instead he wants a spot in the German national team with a World Cup just over 18 months away.
Speaking to SportsBild and quoted by fussballtransfers.com he went on: “I know that I have the quality for the national team and I make no secret of the fact that I dream of the 2026 World Cup in the USA.
“”Every boy who plays football dreams of playing for the national team at some point, I’ve often said that the DFB team is a huge goal of mine.
“I want to show on this stage that I can keep up. And one day I want to prove that to the DFB as well.”
Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Exact date Glasgow’s Irn-Bru Carnival opens its doors this winter
THE Irn-Bru Carnival is returning to Glasgow for another year of fun, rides, thrills this winter.
The funfair has been a staple of the city’s festive season for over 100 years.
The highly-anticipated event will be held at Glasgow’s SEC this December and January.
And the fun will kick off from from Friday, 20 December, with over 65 rides and attractions for children, families and the young at heart.
The carnival features classic stalls like hook-a-duck and the dodgems alongside the latest thrill rides.
Various food and drink stalls will also be on-site providing a range of tasty options.
It will run until Sunday, 12 January.
Here are some of the top things to do at this year’s event:
Live Music – Dates throughout
The Irn-Bru Carnival will have musical performances taking place throughout the festive period.
Maria McAveety and Lori will be performing, delivering unforgettable live shows, filled with energy, emotion and festive flair.
Christmas Jumper Day – Tuesday, December 24
On Christmas Eve, all attendees and staff are invited to wear their best festive fashion.
All participants decked in their best Christmas jumpers will be offered an additional ride voucher.
Princess and Superhero Day – Friday, December 27 and Sunday, January 5
Visitors can dress up as their favourite princess, superhero or fantasy characters.
Activities will include fun photo-ops and interactive moments as kids meet their favourite heroes. Anyone who dresses up will receive an extra ride voucher.
Autism Friendly sessions – Tuesday, December 31 (11-2pm only) and Monday, January 6 (4-9pm)
With reduced sound and light where possible, these popular sessions are back to allow those living with autism and sensory processing difficulties, a chance to enjoy the rides with smaller crowds.
Quiet areas and sensory packs will be available during these sessions for anyone who needs them.
Unicorn Experience – Tuesday, December 31 (11am-2pm) and Monday, January 6
Families can step into a fairy tale, say hello to the magical unicorns and their sparkling manes and tails.
This will be a magical encounter for children and a brilliant photo opportunity.
Caricaturist – Friday, January 3 (11am-4pm)
New for this year, a Caricaturist will be on hand to delight Carnival-goers with custom caricatures as a memento.
Ginger Day – Sunday, January 12
The Irn-Bru Carnival is offering a free ride voucher available to use on the 65+ stalls and rides, simply by turning up and being ginger.
Be it dyed, a wig, or au naturale, gingers are being invited to come along and celebrate.
Treasure Hunts
Every day the Carnival is open, kids 12 and under are invited to participate in the treasure hunt, turning the event into a thrilling quest for hidden treasure.
Throughout the hunt they will encounter challenges and rewards, following the clues to win an exciting prize.
Tickets for the carnival are available now with prices starting at £12.
The tickets include 10 vouchers per person which can be used on 65+ incredible rides and attractions, games and access for little ones to enjoy the inflatable play.
Discounts are available for groups, concessions and Young Scot cardholders.
Kids under three go for free.
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SCOTTISH and UK ministers are in talks to deport 600 foreign inmates to ease prison overcrowding, it emerged today.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance confirmed discussions were underway with Westminster chiefs over the future of overseas lags — as she was accused of “betraying” crime victims.
Scots Tories’ leader Russell Findlay claimed her controversial move to free up to 400 Scots prisoners early from February would “risk” public safety.
He instead suggested that foreign lags — who represent about four per cent of inmates — could serve out their terms in their home countries.
Mr Findlay told MSPs: “Now, four per cent’s not a lot, but they’re talking about letting out 300 or 400 immediately.
“I would ask Angela Constance what has she done about speaking to their countries of origin.
“If there’s any way these individuals can be returned to serve their sentences there?
“Yet again, crime victims across Scotland are being betrayed.
The Government is risking public safety. Yet again they’re making a mockery of sentencing by independent judiciary.”
Ms Constance admitted Holyrood ministers were “actively engaging” with Sir Keir Starmer’s Government about possible deportations but insisted the powers ultimately rested at Westminster.
Labour pledged to fast-track the removal of foreign criminals ahead of their General Election victory in July.
And Ms Constance said: “This is their responsibility, no matter where the prisoner is located. We are actively engaging with the UK Government to identify opportunities to increase the efficiency of their proposed measures in Scotland.”
Latest figures revealed there are 8,273 prisoners in Scots jails, while the maximum is meant to be 8,007.
Nats have now proposed that lags caged for less than four years —excluding domestic and sex abusers — are released after serving 40 per cent of their sentence, rather than half.
Critics say the SNP’s emergency legislation, which could see between 260 and 390 inmates let loose over six weeks, will make streets less safe.
But Ms Constance explained: “The prison population has continued to rise. It is projected to reach critical levels again. I will continue to take the action that we need to address that now, but also in the longer term.”