Celtic are stepping up their efforts to bring in fresh attacking options, with talks now at an advanced stage for a nine-time international forward and a medical already arranged.
As the Hoops continue to battle on two fronts in the Scottish Premiership and the Europa League, Martin O’Neill has made no secret of his desire to add quality before the window closes. Speaking recently, the Celtic boss said he remains optimistic about strengthening his squad, stressing the need for added depth and quality, particularly with European fixtures adding to the workload.
Celtic have already been heavily linked with Lorient winger Joel Mvuka, but he may not be the only forward arriving at Parkhead. Reports indicate the club are also closing in on SC Freiburg striker Junior Adamu after reaching a full verbal agreement with the player.
According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, negotiations with Freiburg are well advanced and Adamu is on his way to Glasgow to complete a medical, with only final details left to resolve. There is still a chance of late interference, with other clubs attempting to hijack the move, but if those efforts fail the Austrian international is expected to join Celtic.
Despite the progress, the potential signing carries an element of risk. Since joining Freiburg from RB Salzburg in 2023, the 24-year-old has struggled to establish himself as a regular goalscorer in the Bundesliga. His involvement has been limited in recent weeks, with only one appearance from the bench across his last nine league matches prior to Freiburg’s latest outing.
Adamu’s work ethic has not gone unnoticed. After an eye-catching performance earlier in the season, journalist Thiemo Müller highlighted his relentless approach, praising his intensity both with and without the ball and suggesting his goals were a reward for that effort. Still, questions remain over whether industry alone will translate into consistent returns in front of goal.
Celtic will be hoping that, if the deal goes through, Adamu can quickly rediscover his scoring touch. With the Hoops chasing Hearts at the top of the table and facing the demands of European football, O’Neill will be banking on any new arrival making an immediate impact.