With the transfer window closing on Monday night, Celtic are juggling potential incomings and outgoings – and one surprise name has emerged on the exit list. Reports from journalist Alan Nixon claim Swansea City are considering a move for Adam Idah before the deadline.
On the surface, the deal looks unlikely due to the current lack of proven strikers. He was supposed to be the man to lead the line, offering power and presence up top. Instead, his form has dipped badly, with supporters questioning whether the club have a reliable number nine to spearhead the attack.
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Celtic currently have numbers in the forward department, but the lack of a natural leader among the strikers is obvious. Kyogo has been gone for 8 months and has still not been replaced.
If Swansea’s interest is serious, Celtic would only entertain discussions if Brendan Rodgers could secure another striker before the window slams shut. With Balikwisha and Saracchi expected to be announced imminently, further work is being done behind the scenes to strengthen them. Moving Idah on without a proper replacement would leave Celtic dangerously short of firepower and is a non-starter.
For now, it feels more like Swansea is testing the waters rather than a concrete transfer in the making. But the mere suggestion highlights the uncertainty surrounding Idah’s role. Celtic cannot afford to go into the second half of the season without a reliable focal point.
If the Irishman does depart, it would be a major admission from the club that their summer gamble has backfired. The next few days will tell whether this story has legs or if it remains just another late-window rumour.
