The Hearts star is on fire at the moment but is out for tonight’s tie against Rangers at Ibrox.
It would have arguably been his toughest challenge with the Jambos so far and could show his mantle.
However, Lennon and Celtic should be setting a higher ceiling than a one season wonder.
Celtic must sign better than Ikpeazu
The Hoops will be on a rebuilding job of sorts but at the moment the striker position is covered.
Leigh Griffiths will be back to join first-choice forward Odsonne Edouard and latest signing Vakoun Bayo.
However, The Scottish Sun is reporting both the Hoops and Rangers being interested in the Hearts attacker.
A reported fee on £1 million is too high to pay for someone who, if being honest, will warm the bench.
The Bhoys paid over £2 million for Bayo in January and has only played three minutes since.
If the Hoops want another striker then they must pay more and go for a higher calibre of player.
Does Ikpeazu offer Hoops something different?
One strength he does bring to Hearts is exactly that – he is a powerhouse.
Arguably being one of the strongest players in the league has its benefit in such a physical league.
Hearts are also a physical outfit and do like to put themselves about and Ikpeazu helps that.
Celtic don’t have that physical force up front and that would be his only benefit over current players.
Other big powerhouses in football such as Adebayo Akinfenwa have the strength but lack the ability to play for bigger clubs.
Also, let’s not forget that the Englishman only has six goals in 20 matches for the Jambos.
Other better and bigger names such as Osman Sow and Souleymane Coulibaly had better records and are now languishing elsewhere.
Lennon must be smart and realise the options that he has and what is available out there.
The Hearts man is not that and he must go out and scout and find the next Gary Hooper.
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