Celtic turn to Adam Idah alternative and make move for ‘unplayable’ 31-goal ace
Dan Owen
Dan Owen
Tue 30 July 2024 15:50, UK
Celtic are looking at alternative options to Norwich City striker Adam Idah with the Scottish Premiership champions potentially hi-jacking Rangers’ move for Hearts frontman Lawrence Shankland.
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It is nearly a month now since Celtic saw an opening bid of around £4 million rejected by Norwich City for last season’s loan star.
Adam Idah, HITC understands, is valued at around twice that figure at Carrow Road.
And with new Norwich coach Johannes Hoff Thorup making it clear that he always planned to take a close look at Idah during pre-season – a sale early in the summer would have been a ‘stupid’ move, he felt – Celtic could be in for an anxious wait if they continue to pursue the Republic of Ireland international as their number one striker target.
As such, alternative options are now being considered at Parkhead.
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Celtic turn to Adam Idah alternative and make move for ‘unplayable’ 31-goal ace
Dan Owen
Dan Owen
Tue 30 July 2024 15:50, UK
Celtic are looking at alternative options to Norwich City striker Adam Idah with the Scottish Premiership champions potentially hi-jacking Rangers’ move for Hearts frontman Lawrence Shankland.
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It is nearly a month now since Celtic saw an opening bid of around £4 million rejected by Norwich City for last season’s loan star.
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Adam Idah, HITC understands, is valued at around twice that figure at Carrow Road.
And with new Norwich coach Johannes Hoff Thorup making it clear that he always planned to take a close look at Idah during pre-season – a sale early in the summer would have been a ‘stupid’ move, he felt – Celtic could be in for an anxious wait if they continue to pursue the Republic of Ireland international as their number one striker target.
As such, alternative options are now being considered at Parkhead.
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Lawrence Shankland of Hearts celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg bet…
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Celtic move for Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland
HITC have been told that Celtic are now stepping up their pursuit of Lawrence Shankland as an agreement with Norwich continues to prove elusive.
A proven, prolific goalscorer north of the border, Shankland won both the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot and the division’s Player of the Year award in 2023/24.
In total, the Scotland international hit the target 31 times in all competitions. His record at Heart of Midlothian is nothing short of staggering (59 goals in two seasons) while Shankland has now netted at least 28 times in five of the last seven campaigns.
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A deal for the former Ayr and Dundee United talisman should, in theory, prove more affordable than Idah.
Shankland’s contract at Tynecastle runs out in 2025. It is understood that he is ready for a fresh start too, a move to the Old Firm likely to appeal to a Glasgow-born 28-year-old who might not get such an opportunity again at his age.
Rangers are currently in pole position. But Celtic have now made enquiries of their own ahead of a potential hi-jacking of their Glasgow neighbours.
Shankland, who captains Hearts, is reportedly valued in the region of £3 million, per the Daily Record. He has also scored six times in just ten games against Celtic. Three of those came last term as Hearts won two of their five meetings with Brendan Rodgers’ Premiership champions.
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