“Celtic Faces Financial Hurdle in Pursuit of Leicester City’s Patson Daka in January Transfer Window”

Leicester City’s striker, Patson Daka, hailed as a £23 million signing under Brendan Rodgers’ reign, has found playing time scarce under current manager Enzo Maresca, sparking speculation about a potential move.

Despite his initial promise with 15 goals over two seasons, Daka struggled to secure a consistent spot under Maresca’s management. Almost sealing a loan move to Bournemouth during the summer transfer window, the deal fell through, leaving the Zambian forward sidelined for most matches.

His recent outings have been limited to cameo appearances, leaving him omitted entirely from the squad during Saturday’s triumph against Watford, signaling a potential departure in the upcoming January window.

Amidst Celtic’s striker hunt and under Rodgers’ stewardship, pundit Chris Sutton highlighted Daka as a viable option. However, Sutton expressed doubts over Celtic’s financial capacity to secure the Zambian striker, hinting at a possible loan deal dependent on Leicester’s willingness to share wage costs.

Sutton’s appraisal of Daka’s prowess, evident in the forward’s international form for Zambia during the recent break, showcases his goal-scoring capabilities despite his reduced role at Leicester City.

Despite Daka’s standout performances for Zambia, his lack of game time at Leicester City could pave the way for a potential move, but Celtic’s financial constraints might prove a stumbling block in their pursuit of the talented striker.