Celtic are reportedly preparing a move for Lorient striker Sambou Soumano as Brendan Rodgers looks to bolster his forward line ahead of the transfer deadline next Monday.
The 24-year-old Senegalese frontman is coming off a strong campaign, having scored 14 goals in just 11 starts last season to fire Lorient back into Ligue 1. He’s continued that form into the new season, netting in a commanding 4-0 win over Rennes at the weekend and is now reportedly on the radar for a senior Senegal call-up.
With Celtic closing in on winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha and left-back Marcelo Saracchi, attention is now shifting toward finding another striker to round out the squad. Soumano is viewed as a dynamic forward with pace, sharp movement, and a natural eye for goal, exactly the profile Rodgers has been searching for.
An official approach could be made in the coming days, with talks expected to accelerate depending on Celtic’s European fate this week. [Footy Insider]
The need for a fresh option up top has become increasingly clear. Adam Idah has struggled to impose himself since returning to the club, Johnny Kenny’s future remains uncertain amid interest from Bolton, and Shin Yamada has yet to convince the manager. Callum Osmand isn’t ready for the first team yet.
Rodgers is keen to ensure his squad has the depth and quality required to compete both domestically and in Europe, and Soumano could offer a much-needed cutting edge to a forward line still finding its rhythm.
With just a week left in the window, Celtic appear to be moving quickly, and Soumano is now one to watch.
