Exclusive: Sydney van Hooijdonk to Celtic latest

CELTIC are looking to add a striker to their ranks in the January transfer window, with currently only two first-team centre forwards at the club.

The Hoops face the prospect of both Kyogo and Oh being away for the full of January and some of February at the Asian Cup, leaving the side strikerless for games against Buckie Thistle and Ross County at home and Aberdeen and Hibs away.

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Soccer Football – Scottish Premiership – Rangers v Celtic – Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain – September 3, 2023 Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi shakes hands with Alistair Johnston to celebrate after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

CeltsAreHere can reveal that Sydney van Hooijdonk is a potential option for Brendan Rodgers, with initial discussions taking place with the player. However, Celtic hasn’t formally approached Bologna and a price has not been discussed.

Celtic were interested in the son of Pierre in the summer.

After netting 16 goals last season, he’s only scored once this season, with that one coming in the cup.

He’s only had one start in the Serie A, and has recently opened up on his future, saying; [SunSport]

“I’m fine. I’m at a good team and I like life a lot. But I have to do what’s best for my growth. For my career. I also have to play.

“In football, things can change quickly. There are two months left until January and who knows what will happen?”

Celtic have also been linked with Miovski of Aberdeen in the past week.

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