Celtic only announced one deadline day signing in the form of Adam Idah to cap off an otherwise muted window at Parkhead.
With roughly an hour before the close of play, the Republic of Ireland international sealed a loan switch to the Bhoys for the remainder of the campaign.
Nevertheless, his agreement doesn’t contain an option to buy, and it will remain to be seen whether the 22-year-old will stay in Glasgow long-term.
Coming off the bench for his debut away to Aberdeen on Saturday, Idah made a marked impact on proceedings, showing composure to slide in Nicolas Kuhn, who salvaged a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie courtesy of a deflected strike.
Amid positive sentiment from fans surrounding his first minutes for the club, there is every chance that the Cork-born striker will be called upon on Wednesday against Hibernian at Easter Road.
Hyeongyu Oh is still on AFC Asian Cup duty, leaving the Hoops’ newest arrival with an opportunity to push Kyogo Furuhashi for his place in Rodgers’ frontline.
David Wagner explains why he let Adam Idah join Celtic
Norwich City manager David Wagner has revealed that Idah was keen to leave Carrow Road on loan during the mid-season transfer window.
The 52-year-old has also indicated that he allowed the Irishman to move north of the border after securing the services of Bologna forward Sydney van Hooijdonk until the end of the campaign.
Wagner stated [Daily Record]: “We have to say after Adam made his point clear that he likes to go on loan, for me, what was clear, that when we can find an alternative, it makes no sense to keep someone who is desperate to go on loan. I totally respect Adam’s decision and his thoughts.
“At the right moment I backed this because our aims and targets are too high and we have to have a group who’s committed 100 percent. The chance popped up quite late to get Sydney on loan, and then with an option to buy as well, so it was the perfect scenario.
“I got Adam’s point. And this is why I backed this decision. Even if I would have been fine if he wanted to stay and fight for his spot.”
Adam Idah will be an important contributor for Celtic
For whatever reason, Celtic’s main striker, Furuhashi, hasn’t been the potent force of last term, registering 11 strikes and three assists in 32 appearances across all competitions [Transfermarkt].
Examining the situation, it is clear that the Japanese talisman needs someone to share the burden of offensive responsibility, especially considering the Bhoys are in the heat of a title race.
Whether it be as a starter or from the bench, Idah can offer a focal point for Rodgers’ men in attack between now and the end of the campaign.
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