Adam Idah has been left out of Celtic’s matchday squad against Rangers, casting fresh doubt over his immediate future at the club as transfer deadline day draws near.

The striker was expected to be involved this weekend, but his absence points to ongoing uncertainty behind the scenes.

The 24-year-old is pushing for a move to Swansea City, having completed a medical and agreed personal terms with the Championship side.

However, Brendan Rodgers has refused to greenlight the transfer until a replacement is secured. Talks remain active over a move for Kasper Dolberg, with Celtic and Borussia Mönchengladbach both in the frame for the Danish forward.

Dolberg, who is currently with Anderlecht, was named in their squad for today’s clash with Union SG. That development suggests a deal isn’t yet over the line, adding more urgency to Celtic’s recruitment push with the window closing on Monday night.

Idah’s omission today suggests Celtic are preparing for movement either way. Rodgers is not risking the striker until his future is settled, especially with the squad already stretched up front. The absence of a natural centre-forward in the starting XI highlights just how thin Celtic are in that area.

Despite the uncertainty, there’s been no official comment from the club. Celtic fans are now watching closely as the situation unfolds, with hopes that the recruitment team can land a proven forward before the window slams shut.

Failure to do so could see Idah’s move blocked entirely, forcing him to stay at Parkhead despite being keen for regular game time elsewhere.

With deadline day looming, Celtic are walking a fine line. They need to move quickly to avoid being left short for the months ahead, and Idah’s absence today is the clearest sign yet that big decisions are coming.