Celtic and Rangers see transfer rival emerge for World Cup star as £4.2m bid made
The Hoops are believed to have submitted a £3million bid for the Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors forward, who scored twice for his country at the World Cup in Qatar.
Rangers are also said to be interested in Gue-sung, but have not made a bid, with Bundesliga side Mainz also in the running having had a previous lower offer rejected.
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Hide AdHowever, a rival to both Glasgow clubs has emerged for the 25-year-old's services with reports in South Korea claiming that Minnesota have launched a £4.2m offer in a bid to take him to the MLS.
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Minnesota are managed Everton legend Adrian Heath and Sports Chosun claim he is prepared to offer the player a number of incentives – including a higher salary and permanent residence in the USA – to tempt him away from his preferred destination of Europe.
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