The buzz around Celtic’s transfer activity has intensified over recent days. Amid rumours of the club targeting young talents like Ajay Matthews and Edmund Baidoo, the fans are eager to see new names capable of making a significant impact on the first team.

With several positions needing reinforcement, Brendan Rodgers is likely working behind the scenes to bolster his squad. One name generating considerable discussion is Norwich City striker Adam Idah.

The Republic of Ireland international, now back in the Championship with Norwich, has been highlighted by former Celtic star Chris Sutton as a potential target.

Sutton expressed his views on Sky Sports Scotland, suggesting he would be surprised if Celtic didn’t pursue a move for Idah. He noted:

“That centre forward position, Adam Idah came in, didn’t he in January and not everybody was sure about him, were they? He actually performed really, really well. So I wonder and I’d be surprised if Celtic weren’t trying to get a deal over the line with Norwich City. But the way he performed for Celtic I can imagine Norwich City with their new manager, he’ll want to keep him. But they certainly need strengthening in that centre-forward position.”

The Canaries’ manager, Johaness Hoff Thorup, plans to assess Idah before making any decisions. However, Sutton believes Norwich will want to retain the striker, especially given his impressive stint at Celtic. Norwich’s reported £5m valuation for Idah seems reasonable for a player who has shown he can thrive in the Hoops’ jersey.

The real test for Idah, should he join Celtic, would be his ability to contribute on the European stage. Rodgers is focused on enhancing Celtic’s reputation among Europe’s elite, making it crucial to recruit players who can perform at that level. While Idah has proven himself domestically, whether he can make a similar impact in the Champions League remains a key question.

Rodgers’ transfer strategy appears to be geared towards not just maintaining domestic dominance but also making significant strides in Europe. Strengthening the squad with capable players like Idah could be a step in the right direction.

As the transfer window progresses, Celtic supporters will be watching closely to see how these rumours develop and who ultimately joins the ranks at Parkhead.