Patrick Bamford to Celtic transfer 'enquiry' launched as Kelechi Iheanacho alternative emerges

Patrick Bamford to Celtic transfer 'enquiry' launched as Kelechi Iheanacho alternative emerges

The striker is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Elland Road contract but Hoops will need to move fast to meet UEFA deadline

Patrick Bamford

Patrick Bamford has been contacted by Celtic over a possible move to Parkhead.

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The Hoops board are taking some serious flak after the transfer deadline passed on Monday night without a new striker being signed.

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Adam Idah was sold to Swansea City on Deadline Day for £7million despite Brendan Rodgers instance that the Irishman wouldn't be going anywhere until a replacement was in the door.

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Talks have taken place with former Man City and Leicester striker Kelechi Iheanacho, with reports claiming that a two-year deal is on the table, although the Premiership champions face competition from Turkey.

Now the Herald reports that former Leeds Utd hitman Bamford is on the radar.

The 31-year-old left Elland Road over the weekend after an agreement was reached to terminate his contract after seven years.

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Bamford helped fire the Yorkshire club to two Championship titles, but is now on the hunt for a new club after their return to the English Premier League under Daniel Farke.

However, any deal would have to be completed y 11pm tonight in order for Bamford to be eligible for Celtic's Europa League campaign.

And having missed out on Kasper Dolberg and David Fonana, Celtic need to move fast if they want to increase their firepower for a tilt at the Europa League knock out stages.

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