Celtic legend Chris Sutton feels his former club can make ‘a solid start’ to their summer transfer plans by keeping Kyogo Furuhashi and securing a permanent deal for Adam Idah.
Kyogo is apparently set to return to Japan after Urawa Red Diamonds expressed an interest in the Hoops forward, and there are reports that clubs in the English Premier League have also contemplated a transfer for the former Vissel Kobe player.
Idah’s future at Celtic Park is unclear after he returned to English Championship team Norwich City following a successful loan spell with Brendan Rodgers’ side.
The Republic of Ireland striker has nine goals and two assists in 19 games for the Hoops, and he became a firm fan favourite after scoring a late winner in last weekend’s Scottish Cup Final win over Rangers.
Former Celtic striker Sutton has recommended that his former club aim to retain Idah’s services this summer, urging the Hoops to ensure they have ‘enough quality players’ to compete in four competitions next season.
Writing in his Daily Record column, the former Hoops star said: “Idah has come in and proven that he can cut it at Celtic. There is far less risk attached to any move and at 23 year old, he’s also a player with the potential to repay that fee in a few years.
That doesn’t mean he could come in as a replacement for Kyogo. Celtic will need both of them in the squad. The pair of them were rotated last season and that seemed to get the best out of both.
“Celtic will be fighting on four fronts next season and they will need all the quality players they can get – especially in the attacking areas. There are areas Celtic need to address but keeping Kyogo and bringing Idah in would be a solid start.”
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