Sources: Celtic to block Mika Baur offer

Celtic have ruled out selling Mika Baur in January despite Premier League interest, with the midfielder sidelined by an ankle injury suffered against Kilmarnock.

Celtic have no intention of selling Mika Baur in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider, despite growing interest from Premier League clubs and European sides.

The 22-year-old German midfielder, signed from Paderborn for £4.5 million last summer, has impressed since his arrival with 19 appearances and four goals. He earned his senior debut for Germany under Jurgen Klopp in October and has become a key player for manager Martin O'Neill.

Celtic's stance on Baur comes as he recovers from an ankle injury sustained against Kilmarnock, which has forced him to withdraw from international duty and undergo scans. O'Neill has praised Baur's adaptation to Scottish football despite his slight physical frame, describing him as "terrific" and "very impressive." The club views him as vital to their Scottish Premiership title challenge and European ambitions.