Celtic target Carl Starfelt was a notable absentee from Rubin Kazan's pre-season training this week.
The Swede is wanted by Ange Postecoglou in a deal which could be worth around £4million to the Russian outfit.
It has been widely reported that Starfelt, a centre-half, is one of the names on the Hoops' transfer shortlist and fuel has now been poured onto the fire with the player missing training.
Rubin Kazan back in training after two days off with one notable absentee - Carl Starfelt.
— Russian Football News (@RusFootballNews) July 8, 2021
Celtic move perhaps edging closer. pic.twitter.com/s33sO1Cf9V
Sharing a photo on social media confirming his absence, Russian Football News wrote: "Rubin Kazan back in training after two days off with one notable absentee - Carl Starfelt.
"Celtic move perhaps edging closer."
Celts need a new central defender with Kris Ajer on the way out after expressing his desire to leave the club earlier this summer.
Christopher Jullien is still not back from a long-term knee injury while Stephen Welsh is somewhat inexperienced as a first-choice.
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