Celtic have opened talks to sign an £8m-rated player for Brendan Rodgers, with the target in question being praised by former Hoops striker Chris Sutton earlier this year.
Celtic transfer rumours
Despite speculations earlier in the year indicating that Celtic aim to buy a new custodian, winger and striker ahead of the 2024–25 season, those at Parkhead have not yet made an impression during the transfer window. Shortly after the January transfer window ended, Rodgers said that the team might be “braver” in their acquisitions, hoping to bring in “another level of player” who is “ready-made.”
“I would agree with fans who believe we might perhaps be a little more daring in terms of bringing in players of a higher calibre. However, it is my responsibility to try to remedy it while I am still here. Looking at this approach, you need to exercise caution because it has proven effective in certain situations. Players are brought in at a low cost, and they go on to provide significant revenue for the team.
Since it’s a crucial component of the current game, I intend to strike a balance by allowing us to continue doing that during my tenure here. However, we also aspire to have the guts to throw on the towel and accept a ready-made player.
Though there have been several reports regarding transfer targets, that can come at a price. One rumour stated that Celtic had accepted an offer beyond £7 million for Fenerbahce custodian Dominik Livakovic, who played for Croatia in the 2024 European Championship.
Celtic open Adam Idah talks
Sky Sports reports that Celtic has launched an attempt to sign Idah permanently, although after preliminary discussions, the two teams are still at odds about the forward’s worth.
The Hoops reportedly made an offer of £4 million, but prior rumours indicated that the Canaries were looking to pay almost £8 million for the striker’s services.
It remains to be seen if Celtic make a better offer again, but if a deal is reached for the striker, Rodgers might be a pleased boss.
Sutton dubbed the 23-year-old “sensational,” as he scored nine goals in 19 games to help the Hoops win both the league and the cup the previous year. After signing Idah in January, Rodgers gave him high praise, saying:
“Adam, I’m really excited about having seen him play and now seeing him for a few days, working with him and speaking with him. The ability he has is incredible, really; he has every tool that you want to play at the highest level. He’s obviously doing that internationally, and it’s been a wee bit hit-and-miss for him at Norwich.
“But when I assess him, and we see him in training, we see the finishing; we see the speed, we see the touch; I’m excited by what he can bring us over these next remaining months.”
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