Adam Idah Transfer News: Celtic Secures £9.5M Deal for Norwich Striker

Celtic's New Signing: Adam Idah

Celtic have successfully negotiated a transfer deal worth up to £9.5 million for Norwich City striker Adam Idah. Starting with an initial fee of £8.5 million, the agreement includes an additional million based on performance-related add-ons. Idah, eager to return to Celtic, is also expected to finalize terms for a long-term contract.

Background on the Transfer

The Scottish Premiership champions had previously seen a £4 million bid rejected back in July, but a revised offer, exceeding £6 million, reignited negotiations between the two clubs. Norwich City has also included a 15% sell-on clause within the contract.

Idah's Impact at Celtic

Idah had a remarkable stint at Celtic Park during the latter part of the previous season. Joining on loan during the winter transfer window, he made an impressive impact, netting nine goals in 19 appearances. Notably, he scored the decisive goal during the Scottish Cup final against rivals Rangers, contributing significantly to Celtic's title success.

Current Developments: O'Riley's Situation

While Celtic celebrate the arrival of Idah, the club faces potential challenges regarding midfielder Matt O'Riley. Reports from Sky in Italy indicate that Atalanta is preparing a fifth bid for O'Riley, whose value has risen significantly following his impressive performances last season.

Transfer Speculations Surrounding O'Riley

Celtic initially rejected a fourth offer of £20 million from Atalanta. The Serie A club has been persistent in their pursuit of the Denmark international, with previous offers of £14 million, £14.3 million, and £15 million also turned down. Other clubs, including Brighton and Chelsea, are showing interest, adding to the speculation surrounding O'Riley's future.

O'Riley's Season Highlights

Last season, O'Riley showcased his talents by scoring 19 goals and providing 18 assists across 49 matches for Celtic. In their Scottish Premiership opener against Kilmarnock, he played a crucial role in setting up one of the goals, further underlining his importance to the team.

Celtic's Strong Start to the Season

Celtic began their title defense with a commanding 4-0 victory against Kilmarnock and followed it up with a 2-0 win over Hibernian. With such strong performances, the team looks well-equipped to seek further success this season.

Looking Ahead

As the transfer window progresses, both Adam Idah’s and Matt O'Riley's situations will be pivotal for Celtic as they aim for continued dominance in Scottish football. Fans will be eager to see how new signings and potential departures shape the squad in the weeks to come.

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