Celtic named as surprise suitors in the hunt for Scottish Premiership striker

Following his fantastic loan at Parkhead last season, Adam Idah is back at Norwich City, although it’s unclear if he’ll stay on permanently. Before making a decision about his future, Canaries boss Johannes Hoff Thorup is eager to assess him throughout the preseason. In the meantime, Hyeongyu Oh, who has scored 12 goals in 47 games for Celtic since moving there in 2023, is still a target for Belgian team Genk.

Kyogo Furuhashi would be the only natural striker still on the Parkhead roster if the South Korea international were to leave this summer.

According to recent sources, Celtic is reportedly a surprise contender for a forward who excelled in the Scottish Premier League the previous season. Theo Bair, a striker for Motherwell, has Celtic listed as a suitor.
The Athletic reports that Celtic, along with Rangers and a few German teams, have expressed “interest in adding” Motherwell attacker Theo Bair to their ranks this summer.

The Canada international had a career rebirth at Fir Park under Stuart Kettlewell’s direction, tallying 15 goals and six assists in 41 games the previous season.

In an interview with the publication, Bair emphasized the necessity for him to be “tested physically” and affirmed his ability to achieve at the greatest level. “If a transfer were to come, I want to go as high as possible and test myself,” he said in his explanation. I believe a physical test is necessary for me. I have to go out there and prove myself right because I want this season to be more than just a one-time event and I think I can score at the greatest levels.

I don’t think anyone would have predicted that Bair would be on Celtic’s transfer wishlist, therefore it would be surprising if they dealt for him.

Nevertheless, in a spectacular year that saw him move from an arrival in North Lanarkshire that many questioned to perhaps their most valuable asset, he has amply demonstrated his worth at Motherwell by displaying pace, power, and a clinical edge. In any case, it’s a fascinating connection that should be watched. Celtic needs a striker or two in the lineup, and when it comes to potential new hires, timing is crucial.