‘Unbelievable move’: Pundit says loanee Adam Idah can show ‘real good qualities’ at Celtic

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Celtic fans will be relieved that Brendan Rodgers acted to bring in a striker on deadline day to bolster his options in the final third.

Republic of Ireland international Adam Idah is now in the building; however, the fact there is no option to buy inserted into his agreement isn’t ideal.

Nevertheless, reports in Ireland suggest that the Bhoys may be able to snap up the 22-year-old for in excess of £3 million upon the expiration of his loan deal in Glasgow.

On his debut against Aberdeen last Saturday, Idah came off the bench and contributed with a smart assist for Nicolas Kuhn, who struck home through a deflection to earn a point at Pittodrie.

Rodgers has held nothing back in his praise for the Cork-born striker, stating in his pre-match press conference before the Hoops head to face Hibernian: “The ability he has is incredible, really; he has every tool that you want to play at the highest level.”

Later tonight at Easter Road, there could be an opportunity for the Irishman to impress from the start, which could help to provide an alternative source of goals besides Kyogo Furuhashi.

Robert Earnshaw says Adam Idah can succeed at Celtic

Former Wales international Robert Earnshaw went on to have a distinguished career for the likes of Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion and knows a thing or two about leading the line.

Speaking to Livescore, cited via The Daily Record, the 42-year-old has signalled that Idah has an opportunity to show ‘real good qualities’ at Parkhead after completing his move on deadline day.

Earnshaw stated: “Adam Idah, I like him. I like him as a player. I think he’s good. He shows some real good qualities.

“I think going to Celtic sometimes can just open you up and be like, ‘yeah, this is a great platform’, and your confidence is then sky high. Maybe he needs something like that. I think it’s an unbelievable move.”

Adam Idah deserves opportunities to make impact at Celtic

If his debut is anything to go by, Idah deserves regular minutes, as he has already proven his ability to offer something completely different for Celtic through the middle.

Per Sofascore, the 22-year-old earned a match rating of 7.2/10 for his cameo appearance away to Aberdeen, playing three key passes and winning all of his aerial duels.

Hyeongyu Oh is also still to return to the fold, though Idah will be excited to fight it out with his striking counterparts for first-team opportunities.