As Belgian Pro League side KRC Genk pursue Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu with ongoing negotiations, it raises an intriguing question: could Celtic’s willingness to part with their second striker indicate confidence in a replacement? If the club are prepared to let Oh go, it suggests they might already have a replacement lined up, and is that replacement our Hampden hero?

Oh, who joined Celtic during Ange Postecoglou’s tenure, has shown promise but struggled with consistency. He’s often found himself either on the sidelines. Yet, his potential move to Genk is more than just a financial transaction—it could be a sign Celtic are pressing ahead with their own deal.

The proposed £4 million transfer for Oh, would allow Celtic to profit from his sale. This money could be the key to unlocking Idah’s move. Celtic have lots of cash to play with but they’re notoriously prudent, if they can offload Oh for a decent chunk of cash, it makes sense to reinvest that money.

Adam Idah had a stellar loan spell with Celtic in the latter half of the season. The Norwich City striker played a pivotal role in helping Celtic clinch the league title and famously scored a last-minute winner against Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final. His return to Norwich left a gap in the squad that Celtic are eager to fill.

Idah’s impact during his loan stint was outstanding, and his return to Parkhead would be a welcome boost. Celtic’s pursuit of Oh’s sale could be seen as a sign of their confidence in re-signing Idah. Given the club’s strong interest in bringing him back, the advanced stage of negotiations for Oh’s transfer might hint at positive developments on the Idah front.

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