NEW Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup has warned Celtic that he plans to make his own mind up on Adam Idah’s future.
Brendan Rodgers, on the other hand, has expressed interest in signing the Republic of Ireland striker on a permanent basis this summer following his impressive loan spell last season.
But the price tag won’t have got any cheaper as a result of those exploits in Glasgow – that’s if Norwich are prepared to sell him.
Thorup has been speaking to the media for the first time at his unveiling and it’s clear he wants to make up his own mind on the star.
He’s already got one signing under his belt in the form of one-time Rangers target Jose Cordoba.
Asked about Idah, he said: “Yes, definitely with that guy.
“He’s an exciting player.
“And he’s from here, and he’s been in the club so many years and can do dangerous stuff up front.
“He’s fast, he moves well, he gets into these areas in the box where you decide games.
“So definitely, I will have a look at him, I think otherwise it will be stupid.”
Sporting director Ben Knapper has made it clear City will have to trade players this summer within their self-funding model.
Jon Rowe, Gabby Sara and Josh Sargent are all expected to attract interest, in addition to the likes of Idah and Marcelino Nunez.
City have already made their first signing of the summer in Panamanian international Jose Cordoba.
“Listen, to be fair, I have a lot of conversations with this guy.
“He’s more or less on top of my list in terms of phone calls, even more than my wife, I think.
“So, of course, a lot of conversations. But to be fair, I see great potential in the squad.”