Celtic looking to sign Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho | OneFootball

Celtic are looking to sign Sevilla striker Kelechi Iheanacho before the summer transfer window deadline in Scotland tonight, according to the Scottish Sun.

They have let Adam Idah leave Parkhead to join Swansea City for £6 million, and manager Brendan Rodgers now wants to reunite with Iheanacho.

The 28-year-old Nigerian international played under the Hoops boss at Leicester City, and a move could be on the cards tonight.

Sevilla are open to letting the former Manchester City man leave, and the opportunity to move to Celtic and play European football could appeal to him.

He made 196 Premier League appearances during his eight seasons in England, bagging 42 goals and 27 assists.

Iheanacho had his best season under the Celtic manager in 2020-21 when he notched 19 goals and seven assists in 39 appearances.

The Bhoys looked to sign Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana in their search for a replacement for Idah, but he is set to join Charlton Athletic on loan instead.

Celtic need plenty of quality firepower if they are to impress in the Europa League and maintain their domestic dominance.

Iheanacho brings much-needed experience to the table as far as European football is concerned, and he could prove to be a decent addition to their attack.

Celtic are yet to make a deadline day signing, leaving the fans disappointed, but a deal for the Nigerian could be struck in the coming hours.

The Hoops had been hoping to secure two strikers and two wingers today, but it is unknown if any will arrive despite the links to Iheanacho.

They came close to agreeing a deal for Anderlecht striker Kasper Dolberg, but Ajax appear to have pipped them in the race to sign him.