Celtic’s desperate hunt for a striker has taken yet another twist, with Italian journalist Rudy Galetti claiming both Celtic and Borussia Monchengladbach are making “concrete moves” to land Kasper Dolberg before Monday’s deadline.
The Denmark international has emerged as the Hoops’ top target, but Galetti’s update on Saturday afternoon suggests this deal is anything but straightforward.
While Celtic are said to be pushing the hardest, the move is still far from complete – and the club now faces the very real risk of reaching deadline day without securing a new forward.
That uncertainty directly impacts Adam Idah’s situation. The Irishman has already undergone a medical and agreed terms with Swansea City, yet Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has pulled the brakes on the move until a replacement is confirmed. If Dolberg isn’t over the line in time, Idah will be forced to remain at Parkhead – despite making it clear he wants his future resolved.
For supporters, it feels like a familiar and frustrating scenario. The market closes on Monday, Celtic have had months to prepare, yet they could once again leave themselves short and unsettled heading into one of the most important weeks of the season. With a Glasgow Derby looming on Sunday, the lack of clarity in the forward department is nothing short of chaotic.
Monchengladbach’s involvement only ramps up the pressure. The Bundesliga outfit can offer Dolberg a return to Germany, having previously played for Hoffenheim, and competition from a top-five league could easily complicate Celtic’s pursuit.
The Hoops board now face a race against time. Fans are demanding action, Rodgers has made it clear he won’t sanction Idah’s exit without a replacement, and Dolberg remains in high demand. If Celtic fail to close this deal, it will be another self-inflicted transfer mess – one that leaves the squad vulnerable and the support exasperated yet again.
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