Celtic are ‘keen’ to sign Sydney van Hooijdonk in last-minute deal

Sydney van Hooijdonk of Bologna is a striker, and Celtic is in the running to sign him in the final days of the January transfer window. Transfer expert Fabricio Romano has given GIVEMESPORT an exclusive update on the situation, indicating that he may be a name to keep an eye on in the final hours of the market.

Brendan Rodgers may be trying to make any last-minute deals to try to bolster his team before the deadline on Thursday night. Parkhead has had a quiet transfer window thus far. Van Hooijdonk might be added, and the Scottish Premiership team may decide to prioritize signing a striker.

Celtic are experiencing a remarkable 2023/24 season in the Scottish Premiership, currently leading the race for the league title and progressing to the latter stages of the Scottish Cup. Meanwhile, at Bologna, Van Hooijdonk has encountered limited playing opportunities this season. Considering this situation, he might contemplate the option of a loan move to secure more playing time for the remaining duration of the campaign.

van Hooijdonk a target for Celtic

It’s understood that Celtic are one of a host of clubs who are considering a move for the 23-year-old striker in the January transfer window, with Dutch side FC Twente also expressing an interest. Rumours began to circulate once again as van Hooijdonk was left out of the Bologna squad to face AC Milan on 27th January, with manager Thiago Motta claiming the striker was ill. However, the Bologna boss wasn’t certain that he’d be staying at the Italian club.

Van Hooijdonk’s lack of playing time this season has made it difficult to evaluate him. Joshua Zirkzee, who has been playing well for the Serie A team, has been up against the Dutch attacker. Therefore, it seems likely that a departure will occur before the window closes. It’s unclear if that will be to Celtic, but they are undoubtedly among the teams expressing interest in the 23-year-old. It was originally reported by GIVEMESPORT by Italian journalist Romano that van Hooijdonk wishes to leave Bologna.

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