Georgios Giakoumakis after Werder Bremen matched their offer for the Eredivisie's leading scorer. VVV-Venlo have also warned the Parkhead hierarchy to expect further bids for the Greek international should they fail to agree personal terms.
The Scottish Premiership club would ideally like to have the striker signed and registered to play in the season's first clash with Rangers a week on Sunday.
As first reported by Record Sport on Tuesday, Giakoumakis has already discussed his proposed role in Ange Postecoglou 's team with the manager, but the pair have yet to meet in person.
Bremen held a face-to-face meeting with Giakoumakis in Germany on Wednesday. Relegated to the Bundesliga's second tier in May, the traditional powerhouse are.
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