Celtic are not pursuing a deal for Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho, despite speculation earlier on Saturday suggesting the Nigerian forward was a target. [Raman Bhardwaj]
Sources have confirmed to CeltsAreHere that Iheanacho is not a player they’ll be looking to bring in this window, leaving the Hoops still searching for attacking reinforcements as the transfer window nears its conclusion.
Brendan Rodgers’ side had been working on a deal for Brøndby’s Mathias Kvistgaarden, but talks collapsed on Saturday due to a gap in valuation. [Anthony Joesph]
With Brøndby demanding well over £10 million and Celtic only willing to go to £8 million, negotiations reached a standstill, forcing the club to explore other options.
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With Kyogo Furuhashi departing for Rennes earlier this month , Celtic now risk finishing the season without a natural alternative to Adam Idah.
If no new striker arrives before Monday’s transfer deadline , Rodgers may have to use Daizen Maeda through the middle, limiting his ability to impact games from out wide.
Time is running out, and while Celtic remain active in the market, they are now up against it to find the right addition before the window slams shut.
