Celtic are actually tempted to make an method to signal a Champions League facet’s “main star” in the summertime switch window, which may pose an issue for Southampton.
Hoops eager on signing new forwards this summer time
With the Hoops falling wanting their often lofty requirements this season, presently sitting six factors behind Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts, it’s turning into more and more obvious they might want to strengthen the squad this summer time.
Bringing in a brand new ahead is seemingly excessive on the agenda, with the Scottish giants now main the race to signal Plymouth Argyle duo Bim Pipple and Lorent Tolaj in a doable double deal.
Tolaj particularly could possibly be an fascinating signing, with the Swiss striker displaying indicators of year-on-year enchancment over the previous three seasons, proving himself within the Nationwide League with Aldershot in the course of the 2023-24, earlier than happening to excel in League Two with Port Vale and League One at Plymouth.
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Lorent Tolaj’s attacking stats |
League appearances |
Objective involvements |
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2023-24 (Aldershot) |
44 |
30 |
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2024-25 (Port Vale) |
37 |
22 |
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2025-26 (Plymouth Argyle) |
22 |
17 |
Nonetheless, contemplating the 24-year-old is but to show himself above the third tier of English soccer, it will be a threat for Martin O’Neill‘s facet to deliver him on this summer time, and a extra established striker can also be on the shortlist.
In keeping with a report from Sports activities Growth, Celtic are actually tempted to make an method for Bodo/Glimt star Kasper Hogh, ought to he resolve to pressure his manner out of the Norwegian membership in the summertime switch window.
The Hoops’ curiosity may pose an issue for rival suitors Southampton, with European soccer prone to be on supply at Parkhead subsequent season, whereas the Saints are presently 4 factors adrift of the Championship play-off locations.
Norwich Metropolis are additionally named as potential suitors for the centre-forward, who has been tearing it up within the Champions League this season…
Hogh enjoying main function in Bodo/Glimt’s fairytale story
Bodo/Glimt have been one of many shock packages within the Champions League this season, not too long ago reserving their place within the spherical of 16 courtesy of a 5-2 mixture victory in opposition to Italian giants Inter Milan, and Hogh has been key to their success.
The 25-year-old grabbed a objective and two assists within the 3-1 victory in opposition to Inter within the first leg, whereas additionally bagging a brace within the Norwegian facet’s shock 3-1 victory in opposition to Manchester Metropolis again in January.
Former midfielder Frode Thomassen has described the Dane as Bodo/Glimt’s “main star”, and he chipped in with a really spectacular 17 objectives and 6 assists in 28 Eliteserien matches final time period.
Hogh could possibly be an announcement signing for Celtic, given the extent of his performances within the Champions League this season, but it surely would not be a shock if some Premier League giants additionally got here calling, and Plymouth duo Pipple and Tolaj could also be extra sensible switch targets.
Celtic may now lastly promote Nygren 2.0 at Parkhead this summer time
Celtic may must promote Parkhead star who’s similar to Benjamin Nygren this summer time.