Chris Sutton makes Celtic transfer prediction after departure | OneFootball

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has suggested that the club’s decision to sell Oh to Belgian side Genk means that they are confident in bringing Adam Idah in on a permanent basis. The Irishman impressed during his second half of the season loan but has since returned to Norwich City.

Celtic have had a bid thrown out for Idah, which was said to be £4m. However, Sutton said in his Record Sport column that he thinks a deal will be forthcoming.

“The decision to allow Hyeongyu Oh to leave suggests to me Celtic are confident they will get Adam Idah back – despite some of the noises from Norwich.

“I’m sure Rodgers would have preferred to have him on board for the US but the good thing about Idah is they know all about him and he wouldn’t need time to settle in.

“Celtic can afford to wait until the deal is right and he’ll walk back into the set-up without too much fuss.

“Rodgers will need another striker though as Kyogo is the only one they have got right now. Even if Idah arrives, it still leaves them at least one short with Rocco Vata also heading for the door.

Celtic v St Mirren – Adam Idah celebrates scoring during the Premiership match at Celtic Park, Saturday April 13, 2024. Photo Jane Barlow

“The third forward role is a tough sell as game time won’t be a given. It could be back to the same formula as the keeper with either an experienced campaigner or a young prospect coming in.

“Regardless of the profile, Celtic do need another option up top. Rodgers has got the ball rolling in the transfer market but there is still a lot of work to be done.“

Norwich have said that they intend on keeping Idah for their forthcoming Championship campaign. However, Celtic are expected to return to test their resolve with a £6m+ bid for the Irishman.

The 23-year-old scored 9 goals and assisted once in 19 appearances and most of these came from the bench. The striker scored some big goals as Celtic won a League & Cup Double and the manager made it clear that he was a priority this summer. If the player’s social media is anything to go by, he is also keen on a deal being done.