Celtic are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Stephen Welsh.

The defender, 22, has come up through the ranks at Parkhead and into the first team in recent years.

However, under Ange Postecoglou, especially this season, the former Scotland U21 international has fallen down the pecking order in the Hoops' defence.

The Daily Record say Welsh is keen for more first team football - and Celtic won't stand in his way.

It's not yet clear whether any move this month would be a loan deal or a permanent transfer.

The report states that Welsh has interest from England as well as other teams in Europe.

A few MLS clubs are also thought to have the centre-back on their radar.

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Meanwhile, Celtic are said to be very keen to offload Giorgos Giakoumakis to Urawa Red Diamonds.

The J-League outfit are deep in negotiations over an £8million deal for the 28-year-old.

Other clubs across the globe, such as Sampdoria in Italy, are also eager to sign the Greek internationalist. 

However, last season's Premiership joint-top scorer appears to be edging closer a transfer to Japan.

The Scottish Sun say Urawa have offered Giakoumakis a big-money offer he cannot refuse.

Their report states that the deal could be sealed by the weekend, subject to further talks over the next couple of days.

With one striker heading out of Parkhead, work is being done to ensure Ange Postecoglou has a new hitman at his disposal soon.

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