The Hungarian international, 29, was a summer target for the Hoops who were keen to land the player to add to their goalkeeping options.

A deal could not be done between clubs and Celtic settled with Sam Johnstone on loan from Wolves who has since played twice for the club with Viljami Sinisalo keeping hold of the number one spot.

Toth, meanwhile, has a contract extension on the table from the EFL Championship side with manager Tony Mowbray hoping to convince his stopper to remain at Ewood Park.

Journalist Alan Nixon, however, has revealed that the goalie is not currently open to signing on the dotted line despite his deal expiring next summer.

And that could allow Celtic to swoop in January with the option of a pre-contract deal should the player be willing to make the move to Glasgow this time round.

Celts saw Kasper Schmeichel retire at the end of last term which has sped up Sinisalo's rise to starting every week for the club at just 25, a young age for a goalkeeper.

Should Toth's situation remain unchanged, Martin O'Neill could sanction another move for his previous target once again.