Celtic are now set to make an improved bid to sign the “powerful” star Rodgers admires

However, in order to officially continue their summer business, Celtic will reportedly release a new and improved offer to sign striker Brendan Rodgers, who is his biggest fan.

Celtic transfer news

Improving a team that has just won a third consecutive Scottish Premiership title is no easy task, but as Rangers continue to welcome reinforcements ahead of Philippe Clement's full season in charge, Celtic must ensure they maintain their place at the top of Scottish football. However, most of their focus so far seems to be on keeping popular players like Matt O'Riley.

Unsurprisingly, the Danish international has attracted a lot of interest after a fine season at Celtic Park, and could yet find himself on the way to the English Premier League with Leicester City reportedly set to leave. O'Riley's exit will hurt Rodgers and his team, especially if the former Liverpool manager is able to land a suitable partner for the 23-year-old in the form of Adam Idah this summer. .

The Bhoys have already seen one £4m bid rejected for the Norwich City striker, but reports suggest the saga is far from over. According to Football Insider, Celtic are expected to make an improved offer to sign Idah this summer, although it remains to be seen whether that offer will match Norwich's £6m price tag.

After being loaned out to Scotland for the second half of last season, Idah is reportedly looking to leave Carrow Road to join Celtic on a permanent basis. Given how he got his goalscoring touch in Glasgow last time out, the deal makes sense for all concerned if the Scottish giants can match the Canaries' asking price in the coming months.

“Urgently” Idah needs a Celtic move

As Celtic could do with Idah's goals, the Norwich man needs to make a permanent switch to the Hoops. The 23-year-old was beginning to falter in Norfolk and looked unlikely to find his best form until he made his mark on Scottish football, even scoring Celtic's Scottish Cup final winner against Rangers.

In just 106 appearances, Idah has managed half as many goals for Celtic than he scored in his entire Norwich career, highlighting the sudden rise he enjoyed last season.

It's no surprise that Idah gained a huge following from Rodgers, who told The Independent last season: “The board know how I feel about Adam, that's why we brought him in. He's been a real inspiration for us, especially over the last few months.

“I knew what I was getting because I had seen him in the Premier League when he was 18. He has all the attributes. He is fast, strong, strong and I feel in a better place, he would get goals. He has done since he arrived. He shows he is a goalscorer.