Rodgers may take advantage of the free agent market.
After signing Adam Idah, Celtic could look to add another attacking player, taking advantage of the free agent market to bolster Brendan Rodgers’ squad after the transfer deadline has passed.
Following his loan move from Norwich City to the Scottish Premiership giants, Idah told Celtic’s official website: “I’m delighted. The past couple of days have been stressful, but today is the first day when it’s been a bit quiet, so I’m so happy to be here.
🆕 Idah joins the Celts!
We are delighted to confirm that Irish international striker Adam Idah has joined #CelticFC on loan until the end of the season 🇮🇪
Welcome to Celtic, Adam! 🙌🍀
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 1, 2024
“I found out there was interest on Monday morning and from then it kicked on. But I was here, there and everywhere, so I’m chilling now and travelling later on, and looking forward to it. It’s such a big club and the gaffer here, the history he’s got is amazing, and him developing all these young players, I think it will suit me to a T, so I’m very excited.
“I’m the type of guy that will take each game as it comes. I want to win games, I want to be that demanding and what happens at the end of the season, we’ll see. It looks like there is going to be competition in the squad, but whether I’m starting on the bench or playing with him, it’s going to be great for me. I’m still 22 years of age and of course I want to play as many games as I can, but we all know you can’t play each and every game.”
According to Ryan Rowe of The Scottish Sun, Celtic could be intrigued by the opportunity to sign Dwight Gayle on a free transfer following his departure from Stoke City. But, having already welcomed Idah, Old Firm rivals Rangers would be the favourites to get the former Premier League star if he looked to Scotland for his next move.
“Clinical” Gayle is not needed at Celtic.
While the transaction would be risk-free, doubts remain about Celtic’s need for Gayle or another alternative to lead the line this season, especially after they signed Idah. With Kyogo Furuhashi presently heading the line, those at Celtic Park are waiting to see if Idah will even get significant game time this season, given his potential at 29.
Gayle’s hunt for a new club is likely to carry him far and wide, as he hopes to end his free agency status as soon as possible.
Rafael Benitez, who previously received high plaudits at Newcastle United, once told The Daily Mail: “When you have players as clinical as Dwight, you will score goals. The team played well and created chances. His job is to be there, fighting with the centre-back and try to score if he gets a chance. He is on fire now, he is happy and we’re all happy.”
