Idah Celtic exit ‘very close’ amid Swansea interest – Brendan Rodgers

Adam Idah’s exit from Celtic is “very close”, according to Parkhead manager Brendan Rodgers, amid interest from Swansea City.

The Republic of Ireland striker was left out of Rodgers’ Celtic squad for Sunday’s Old Firm derby at Ibrox amid speculation over his future.

“It’s close. It’s not quite there yet, but it’s very close hence he’s not here,” he told BBC Scotland’s Sportsound before the match.

“We need a number of players in, not just in the centre forward position. I’m hopeful that over the next 24 hours we can get the reinforcements we need in the front line.”

Swansea manager Alan Sheehan had said he could not comment on Swansea City’s pursuit of Idah and instead showered praise on Zan Vipotnik after his side’s comfortable victory at Sheffield Wednesday.

Swansea felt they were close to completing the signing of Celtic striker Idah on Friday only for the Glasgow giants to put the move on hold.

There have been suggestions Vipotnik could be sold before Monday’s transfer deadline to make way for Idah.

But after Vipotnik scored for the third time in as many games as Swansea won 2-0 at Hillsborough, Sheehan said he would “like to think” the Slovenia forward will remain at the club beyond next week.

“Right now I am absolutely delighted with him,” Swansea’s head coach said.

“Three goals in three games and his impact on the [Sheffield Wednesday] game was outstanding.

“He has had a wonderful week and he looks like he is in a really good place.”