Celtic have reportedly emerged as contenders for Kieron Bowie once again after the striker previously revealed he was aware of the club’s interest before leaving Hibernian for Italy.
Bowie knew Celtic wanted him before he left Hibs for Hellas Verona but it appears that after the Italian club were relegated from the Serie A this season, the door has been left open for an exit.
Bowie’s name will already be familiar to some Celtic supporters. The striker previously revealed he was aware of interest from the club before making the move from Hibernian to Hellas Verona, making this latest link particularly noteworthy.
The claim comes via an Italian report, which states that Bowie has been targeted by several clubs, with Celtic and Bologna specifically named among those showing interest.
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Celtic named among clubs interested in Kieron Bowie
The report from Italy does not go into detail regarding the extent of Celtic’s interest, but it is notable that Martin O’Neill’s side have been mentioned in connection with Bowie.
According to the report, Bowie is attracting attention from a number of teams across Europe. Celtic are joined by Bologna in the race, with the Serie A outfit also identified as a club keeping tabs on the forward.
At this stage, there is no suggestion that a bid has been submitted or that negotiations are taking place. The story remains firmly at the interest stage.
What makes Kieron Bowie a realistic Celtic target
While the report is brief, Celtic’s inclusion is enough to make the story worth monitoring. It is not uncommon for transfer links to first emerge in overseas media before gaining traction elsewhere.
The fact that Bologna have also been credited with interest suggests Bowie is a player attracting attention from more than one market, which only adds intrigue to the situation.
For now, supporters should treat this as an early transfer development rather than an advanced pursuit. However, Celtic being singled out alongside Bologna means this is certainly a link to watch as the summer window progresses.
Whether anything develops further remains to be seen, but Celtic have now been named in overseas reporting surrounding Bowie, placing the striker firmly on the radar ahead of the weeks ahead.
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