Although full focus on this Saturday’s Scottish Cup final, some Celtic players will today have one eye on a key announcement.
At 11 am UK time, Steve Clarke will announce his provisional Scotland squad for this summer’s European Championships in Germany.
Initially, the gaffer will name a 28-man squad before it is trimmed to 26 for the upcoming finals.
Captain Callum McGregor is nailed on to play at his second major tournament having scored his country’s only goal in the last Euros.
Given the injury issues faced at right-back, the dependable Anthony Ralston will likely be on the plane, too. Whether
Whether Greg Taylor makes the cut remains to be seen but because of his recent upturn in form and vast experience at an elite level, James Forrest has to go. He is on a hot streak and could make an impact for Clarke as a late sub in a game. Further, the dynamic he brings out wide is different to what anyone can.
At the last Euros, Celtic had five players representing Scotland, if you include Jack Hendry who had just spent the season on loan at KV Oostende.
A number just below that is expected this time around as Clarke looks to make history and take his nation out of a group for the first time.
Norwich City Sent Adam Idah Warning
3rd March 2024; Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Hearts versus Celtic; Adam Idah of Celtic has his head in his hands after he misses and effort on goal
Norwich City has been cautioned against sanctioning a permanent transfer of Adam Idah to Celtic, despite the striker’s impressive form in the Scottish Premiership.
Former footballer Carlton Palmer, speaking to Football League World, highlighted the predicament facing Norwich, particularly in light of Sydney van Hooijdonk’s return to Bologna and ongoing injury concerns with Josh Sargent. According to Palmer, these factors make it crucial for Norwich to retain Idah.
Palmer explained, “That presents them with a problem because they allowed Adam Idah to go on loan to Celtic, where he’s found his feet and his form.
“The problem is now, there was a deal agreed for him to go to Celtic, but I think that deal will hinge on whether Josh Sargent exits the club or not.
“If Josh Sargent exits the club, they cannot afford to lose Adam Idah, and I think Norwich would bring him back and hope that he can replicate the outstanding form he’s shown at Celtic.”
Adam Idah has found his form with the Premiership champions, and it was really thanks to his huge goals that Celtic lifted the league title on Saturday.
It’s believed that Celtic would have to fork out a fee upwards of £6 million for the player, with no option to buy included in the loan agreement.
As things stand, the Irishman will head back to Norwich after Celtic play the Scottish Cup final this weekend, which could see him leave Scotland with two winner’s medals.
