A certain familiar name could be about to take to the Celtic stage again – van Hooijdonk.
After several productive years at Parkhead, Pierre van Hooijdonk may soon be following in his footsteps with his son Sydney.
Sydney van Hooijdonk has a “good pedigree” wherever he has played, therefore Tam McManus believes that deal would “excite the Celtic fans” if it goes through, as he told PLZ Soccer.
The 23-year-old began his professional career with NAC Breda before travelling to Bologna in Italy, where they are now willing to release him this month on a loan arrangement.
This one can’t be ruled out because Brendan Rodgers is still eager to bolster his team this month, especially in the striker department.
If Celtic can compete from a financial perspective, then you imagine they would have some sort of advantage because of his dad’s past links.
Either way, Tam McManus thinks it would be a tick in the box if the rising Dutch star were to move to Glasgow.
Sydney van Hooijdonk at Celtic
“Van Hooijdonk is someone who has got good pedigree and a good goalscoring record wherever he has been,” said McManus.
“Obviously, a big name to live up to, his father. I think that signing would excite the Celtic fans. They have to get a striker in.”
Remain hopeful
You would imagine the boos after the win over Ross County on Saturday were also down to the frustrations of this window.
Perhaps that will all change by the weekend, with Celtic making the trip to Pittodrie to take on Aberdeen.
If a few faces arrive, a striker and a left-back, added with three points against Aberdeen, then the mood will be a lot different by the time the week is up.
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