CELTIC’S search for a new striker has seen them reportedly make contact with a former England cap.
With the transfer window having now closed, the Hoops are still desperate to add firepower to their frontline.
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Celtic bid farewell to Adam Idah who completed a £6million switch to Swansea on deadline day.
The Ireland striker’s exit has left Brendan Rodgers very short in terms of striking options.
Daizen Maeda, more often deployed on the wing, is Celtic’s most experienced centre-forward with Johnny Kenny, new recruit Shin Yamada and youngster Callum Osmand the other options.
The Hoops missed out on a deal for Denmark striker Kasper Dolberg while a late attempt to land David Datro Fofana on loan from Chelsea also failed to materialise.
SunSport exclusively revealed last night that Celtic had made a late bid to land former Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho.
In the hours that followed, the Nigeria international was released by Sevilla and he’s now a free agent.
Time is of the essence, however, with Celtic needing to submit their Europa League squad be 11pm TONIGHT.
With the need rather desperate, the Herald are reporting that the Hoops have also made contact with Patrick Bamford.
The 31-year old is a free agent after leaving Leeds United in the summer.
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