Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers appears to be keeping a close eye on two emerging talents as Daniel Cummings and Johnny Kenny joined first-team training ahead of the trip to Ross County. [Photos captured by SNS]
Both players have enjoyed productive spells at different levels and now have a chance to impress at Lennoxtown.
Johnny Kenny returned to Celtic this month after a stellar loan spell at Shamrock Rovers, where the 21-year-old striker played a pivotal role in the team’s success. Kenny helped secure the League of Ireland title while bagging seven goals in nine European fixtures, including strikes in the Champions League qualifiers and Conference League group stages.
With Shamrock Rovers progressing to the Conference League knockout playoff round, where they will face Molde, Kenny’s performances have drawn significant attention.
Rodgers is now taking a closer look to assess if Kenny could provide the depth Celtic need in the striking department, particularly as the club considers bolstering their attacking options this window.
Daniel Cummings has been a standout performer for Celtic’s B team this season. The 18-year-old has consistently demonstrated his ability to influence games, but with his contract set to expire in the summer, his future at the club remains uncertain.
By involving Cummings in first-team training, Rodgers may be evaluating whether the young talent deserves a new deal. This opportunity could persuade Cummings to commit his future to Celtic, particularly if Rodgers sees potential for him to make the leap into the senior squad.
As reported by Stephen McGowan in the Daily Mail, Brendan Rodgers is not just focusing on signing new players during the January window but is also evaluating the talent already at the club. This allows Rodgers to make informed decisions on who stays, who goes, and who could step up to play a more significant role in the squad.
Rodgers has already hinted at his desire to bring in a left winger and a young striker this month. Whether Kenny and Cummings can convince him that some reinforcements are already available internally remains to be seen.
