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Daily Record
12 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Adam Idah transfer 'explored' by Udinese as Celtic resolve tested over £9m striker
The striker endured a mixed campaign last season following his big money move to the Hoops Udinese are reportedly considering a move for Celtic striker Adam Idah this summer. The Ireland international made a £9million move to Celtic Park last summer after the Hoops opted to make his loan switch from Norwich City permanent. Idah found the net 20 times last season as Celtic claimed the Premiership crown and the Premier Sports Cup - but struggled to stake a claim to become Brendan Rodgers' first-choice striker. Kyogo Furuhashi lead the line until his January departure for Stade Rennes - with Daizen Maeda moving to a central role to fill the void left by his countryman. And reports in Italy now suggest the Serie A club are ready to test the resolve of the Scottish champions to keep Idah going into the new season. Tutto Udinese claim a deal is being 'explored" as the Idah 'fits the profile" of the attackers they are looking for after Lorenzo Lucca left for a loan switch to Napoli. Technical director Gokhan Inler has revealed that the club are undergoing a wide-ranging search to replace the 20-goal hitman. He said: "There are names from both Italy and abroad; the list is long, and we've narrowed them down. We're now evaluating five or six players; we'll figure out which one is the best fit for us." Idah has stated clearly during pre-season that his goal his to become the main man at Parkhead this summer. Asked if he felt he could hit the 30-goal benchmark, he responded: 'Yeah, 100 per cent. I said it last season. The more minutes I play, the more goals I'm going to score, and it's a fact. 'I scored 20 goals with the minutes I've played, which is really good. So I'm sure the more minutes I play, I'll score more goals and I'm confident enough in myself that I can get to that. It's only a benchmark, so hopefully I can do it next season.' Rodgers has has already made it clear that he wants to add more firepower to the side having lost Kuhn, Kyogo and Matt O'Riley in the last three windows. However, it remains to be seen if the club will look to cash-in on the 24-year-old with the new league campaign and Champions League qualifier fast approaching. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Do Celtic 'lack serious depth' as new season looms?
We asked for your views on the 5-1 Como Cup defeat against Ajax in Celtic's penultimate pre-season friendly. Here's what some of you said: Liam: The same fans that got overly excited about us beating Newcastle will now be unhappy about this defeat. They're friendly matches and it's about fitness, but also these games told us very little that we don't know. Adam Idah is a disappointment and unless we do something about it we'll fall short in several games this season. At the back we know the issues. Anthony: Often too much emphasis is put on pre-season results. It's clear the first team is working well and playing some good football but we lack serious depth and there are still questions to be asked up top and at centre-back. These next two weeks to start the league and transfer market will be huge in determining our season. Lewis: The quicker Celtic get back to playing domestic football the better as they have shown cheap buys just can't do it. Let's not be fooled, this is Scottish football and it's bleak. Ted: Hopefully they learn the lesson about keeping the ball and stop playing the ball in your own box. Kevin: No concerns on the domestic front. The European stage is a different story. We need a reliable striker and we simply don't have one any more, the board's tight-fisted approach will, as usual, come back to bite them. No ambition spells failure! Joe: This squad overall is fragile and I'm really concerned now about the lack of quality signings where we need to strengthen. 'Project' signings are not what we need right now, for the domestic challenge or Champions League qualification. Remember, we're not there yet.
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Do Celtic 'lack serious depth' as new season looms?
We asked for your views on the 5-1 Como Cup defeat against Ajax in Celtic's penultimate pre-season what some of you said:Liam: The same fans that got overly excited about us beating Newcastle will now be unhappy about this defeat. They're friendly matches and it's about fitness, but also these games told us very little that we don't know. Adam Idah is a disappointment and unless we do something about it we'll fall short in several games this season. At the back we know the Often too much emphasis is put on pre-season results. It's clear the first team is working well and playing some good football but we lack serious depth and there are still questions to be asked up top and at centre-back. These next two weeks to start the league and transfer market will be huge in determining our The quicker Celtic get back to playing domestic football the better as they have shown cheap buys just can't do it. Let's not be fooled, this is Scottish football and it's Hopefully they learn the lesson about keeping the ball and stop playing the ball in your own No concerns on the domestic front. The European stage is a different story. We need a reliable striker and we simply don't have one any more, the board's tight-fisted approach will, as usual, come back to bite them. No ambition spells failure!Joe: This squad overall is fragile and I'm really concerned now about the lack of quality signings where we need to strengthen. 'Project' signings are not what we need right now, for the domestic challenge or Champions League qualification. Remember, we're not there yet.
Irish Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Idah admits disappointment at Cork match - but confidence levels are soaring
Hitting the net in the Champions League gave Ireland's Adam Idah's confidence levels a turbo charge – and the Celtic striker is determined to get plugged in again. The Hoops frontman ticked off one of his big bucket-list targets by notching for the Parkhead men at the very highest level last term. Idah bagged a goal on his Champions League debut in the five-goal stuffing of Slovan Bratislava and also pounced with a lethal double in the six-goal thriller against Aston Villa. The 24-year-old has admitted he's a confidence player. Idah said: 'Yeah 100 per cent. I've said it plenty of times, for me confidence is a big thing. Obviously to score in the Champions League, one of the biggest competitions in the world, is amazing for me. "To do that in my first season playing in the Champions League was fantastic. 'You can learn a lot from it. You're playing against the best players in the world, and to score goals in that competition is a fantastic feeling. It did really help.' It wasn't just Idah who relished being on the big stage last season. Celtic lapped it up and held their own to progress beyond the group stage in the new-look format before giving everything over two legs against Bayern Munich in the knockout stages. It was almost cruel that the reward was to get bumped out of an automatic place in this year's competition. While England has about 14 teams gaining direct entry, the Scottish champions will need to go through the physical and emotional turmoil of a play-off. Who they might face is a mystery right now, but there could be hurdles such as Austrians Sturm Graz, Swiss champs Basel and old chums Slovan Bratislava. There are other danger clubs lurking too, like Croatians Rijeka and former foes such as Malmo and Bodo/Glimt. Regardless of the draw Idah understands the magnitude of the clash. It's a cup final barely a fortnight into the new season. The Corkman said: 'It's going to be a really big game. The Champions League is a massive tournament for us, one of the biggest in the world, and every single player wants to play in it. 'It's a huge game for us, and we want to do the best we can to get back into the Champions League and have another good year.' Idah reckons competing in Europe has helped him kick-on under Brendan Rodgers. The Hoops boss has been a big support to the striker. Sometimes it's been giving his confidence a boost with a pat on the back, other times it's been a well-timed boot up the backside. Like in Portugal last week when the gaffer gave him a roasting from the sidelines after missing a couple of sitters against Sporting. Idah takes it on board rather than to heart – knowing the boss will get the best out of him. He said: 'That was one of the reasons why I joined Celtic in the first place. I have lots of trust in the manager. I think he's got a lot of trust in me, and we've come up with a plan together when I first signed, and it's about taking each step as it comes now. 'Next season's obviously going to be a big season for me. I'm looking forward to it.' Idah insists there is more to come and he's hoping being the main man with the Celts can come with some fringe benefits. While the Hoops are hitting Europe, the Republic of Ireland are dreaming of reaching the World Cup Finals for the first time in 24 years. Ireland are up against Portugal, Hungary and Armenia in the qualifiers and Idah wants to be in top form for his club to take into national duty. He said: 'This year is going to be really important with the World Cup next year, and you need to be playing at club level if you want to play in these competitions, so it's a big year for me. 'It's a tournament that everyone wants to play in, and for us as a country, it's going to be massive. We're all looking forward to it. We're all pushing to try and qualify. So yeah, this season at club level will be really important for me.' Idah is determined to hit the ground running after doing the hard yards in pre-season, with the Hoops landing in Italy for the next step of their preparations with clashes against Ajax on Thursday and then either Serie Como or Saudi side Al-Ahli at the weekend. Celtic are flying after wins against Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle – following a trip to Idah's Cork. He said: 'It was lovely going back. it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't play, but it was really nice being back home, seeing everyone and the support we had was amazing. 'I never once thought that would happen. Pre-season has been really good. Everyone's looking fresh and training's been going well. We had a tough week training in Portugal, so it was good to get back out on the pitch.'
Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Adam Idah insists he's a different Celtic animal for breaking Euro duck as Hoops fans promised there's more to come
Dinding the net against the very best was just what Idah needed to prove he can cut it among the big boys Hitting the net in the Champions League gave Adam Idah's confidence levels a turbo charge – and the Celtic striker is determined to get plugged in again. The Hoops frontman ticked off one of his big bucket-list targets by notching for the Parkhead men at the very highest level last term. Idah bagged a goal on his Champions League debut in the five-goal stuffing of Slovan Bratislava and also pounced with a lethal double in the six-goal thriller against Aston Villa. The 24-year-old has admitted he's a confidence player. Most strikers are, in fairness, but when Idah has the good vibes flowing, goals usually follow. And finding the net against the very best was just what he needed to prove he can cut it among the big boys. Idah said: 'Yeah 100 per cent. I've said it plenty of times, for me confidence is a big thing. Obviously to score in the Champions League, one of the biggest competitions in the world, is amazing for me. "To do that in my first season playing in the Champions League was fantastic. 'You can learn a lot from it. You're playing against the best players in the world, and to score goals in that competition is a fantastic feeling. It did really help.' It wasn't just Idah who relished being on the big stage last season. Celtic lapped it up and held their own to progress beyond the group stage in the new-look format before giving everything over two legs against Bayern Munich in the knockout stages. It was almost cruel that the reward was to get bumped out of an automatic place in this year's competition. While England has about 14 teams gaining direct entry, the Scottish champions will need to go through the physical and emotional turmoil of a play-off. Who they might face is a mystery right now, but there could be hurdles such as Austrians Sturm Graz, Swiss champs Basel and old chums Slovan Bratislava. There are other danger clubs lurking too, like Croatians Rijeka and former foes such as Malmo and Bodo/Glimt. Regardless of the draw Idah understands the magnitude of the clash. It's a cup final barely a fortnight into the new season. The Ireland star said: 'It's going to be a really big game. The Champions League is a massive tournament for us, one of the biggest in the world, and every single player wants to play in it. 'It's a huge game for us, and we want to do the best we can to get back into the Champions League and have another good year.' Idah reckons competing in Europe has helped him kick-on under Brendan Rodgers. The Hoops boss has been a big support to the striker. Sometimes it's been giving his confidence a boost with a pat on the back, other times it's been a well-timed boot up the backside. Like in Portugal last week when the gaffer gave him a roasting from the sidelines after missing a couple of sitters against Sporting. Idah takes it on board rather than to heart – knowing the boss will get the best out of him. He said: 'That was one of the reasons why I joined Celtic in the first place. I have lots of trust in the manager. I think he's got a lot of trust in me, and we've come up with a plan together when I first signed, and it's about taking each step as it comes now. 'Next season's obviously going to be a big season for me. I'm looking forward to it.' Idah insists there is more to come and he's hoping being the main man with Celts can come with some fringe benefits. While the Hoops are hitting Europe, the Republic of Ireland are dreaming of reaching the World Cup Finals for the first time in 24 years. The Irish are up against Portugal, Hungary and Armenia in the qualifiers and Idah wants to be in top form for his club to take into national duty. He said: 'This year is going to be really important with the World Cup next year, and you need to be playing at club level if you want to play in these competitions, so it's a big year for me. 'It's a tournament that everyone wants to play in, and for us as a country, it's going to be massive. We're all looking forward to it. We're all pushing to try and qualify. So yeah, this season at club level will be really important for me.' Idah is determined to hit the ground running after doing the hard yards in pre-season, with the Hoops landing in Italy for the next step of their preparations with clashes against Ajax on Thursday and then either Serie Como or Saudi side Al-Ahli at the weekend. Celts are flying after wins against Sporting Lisbon and Newcastle – following a trip to Idah's hometown in Cork. He said: 'It was lovely going back. it was a bit disappointing that I couldn't play, but it was really nice being back home, seeing everyone and the support we had was amazing. 'I never once thought that would happen. Pre-season has been really good. Everyone's looking fresh and training's been going well. We had a tough week training in Portugal, so it was good to get back out on the pitch.'
