Celtic have reportedly suffered a fresh blow in their protracted pursuit of long-term target Michel-Ange Balikwisha with a scheduled medical scuppered.

Celtic's Champions League hopes hang very much in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw in Glasgow by enterprising Kazakh side Kairat.

Rumours continue to swirl about Jamie Vardy potentially linking up with Brendan Rodgers at Celtic. The striker, who ended his 13-year association with Leicester City at the end of last season, remains a free agent and is weighing up the final chapter of his remarkable career.