Celtic made two winter signings in a quiet transfer window that will help Brendan Rodgers to divvy up his team selection between now and the end of the season.
Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah arrived on a last-minute loan deal from Norwich City on deadline day; however, there is no option to buy in his agreement.
Reports from the Emerald Isle suggest that the Bhoys may be able to land the 22-year-old in the summer for a fee in excess of £3 million.
Additionally, former Germany Under-20 international Nicolas Kuhn came in for that exact figure from Rapid Vienna mid-way through January.
Rodgers’ men travel to face Hibernian tonight in an evening that could allow the pair to gain their first starts for the Scottish Premiership holders.
Kuhn has hinted that both he and Idah could look to continue the partnership they showed against Aberdeen on Saturday during the Hoops’ equalising goal, stating: “We did some positive stuff. We linked up and I am hoping you will see even more in the coming weeks.”
Brendan Rodgers backs Nicolas Kuhn to succeed at Celtic
Rodgers has been speaking to the media before his side head east to face Hibernian tonight in what is being billed as a must-win clash at Easter Road.
The Irish manager has also touched on Kuhn’s settling-in period at Parkhead and seems to be in a positive state of mind regarding his potential future impact in Glasgow.
He stated [Celtic FC YouTube]: “Nicolas is just settling in now, gets his first goal (at the weekend), which is great and that’ll be good for his confidence. He’ll only get better.”
As per Sofascore, Kuhn put in an impressive display off the bench against Aberdeen taking his goal out of the equation, completing 14 out of his 16 attempted passes alongside winning five ground duels.
Tonight may be the night to gift him a maiden start against Nick Montgomery’s side as the Hoops look to navigate their way past a packed defensive line.
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