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Chris Sutton is concerned that Adam Idah is no bigger than Celtic’s existing back-up attacking features and hopes the Norwich lad knows what he’s getting into.
A loan deal with an option to buy is being finalised, which will allow the Irishman to sign for the Premiership champions at least until the end of the current campaign. Brfinishan Rodgers is on the hunt for a striker in this window, but Sutton is skeptical about it. The point demanded of Idah and predicts a tricky transition from East Anglia to Glasgow for the 22-year-old.
In his Pinkun column, Sutton said, “If they manage to reach an agreement, all parties shake hands, wish each other luck and move on. Celtic is going to be a very difficult game and different for them, if that happens. “. You have to be mentally strong to face life in Glasgow.
“My concern is that Idah will struggle to update the other Celtic strikers and that he won’t be better than Oh Hyeon-gyu. He’s a player on the rise and I’m not sure that’s what Celtic want at the moment. I hope he knows what he’s getting into. . . “
As for Idah’s time on Carrow Road, Sutton believes an herbal breaking point has been reached, as Idah failed to reach the expected heights in yellow and green. And Sutton can’t help but feel there was more to come from the striker, but he just didn’t deliver.
He added: “Idah has had enough time to prove himself, especially at championship level, and I think the team would have demanded more from him. Unfortunately, we feel like we’ve reached the end of the road. “
“If they get a replacement, then I believe it is a move that is best for all parties. He has had enough opportunities to prove himself at Norwich, and it hasn’t quite happened.
“Maybe he wants a new start and a new challenge. We can talk about his development, but he’s had opportunities; it’s a relentless game and he hasn’t been able to grab them with either hand when they’ve come his way. ” .
“I’ve done so many columns on Idah over the years. He has so much going for him; he’s strong, quick and has a great physical profile, but it always feels like he could give more. He doesn’t throw his weight around enough.
“He’s a trusted player and he misses him. He’s just been a little hesitant on the field. If they get a suitable replacement. I’m sure many Norwich City enthusiasts would find it hard to disagree with the resolution to let it go.
“Both sides probably won’t be satisfied with the result, but there comes a time when he had enough chances and didn’t manage to get there on his own. Now Josh Sargent is back and will be Norwich’s number one striker. .
“The fact that he can’t topple an aging Ashley Barnes is going to be a great sadness for him. But she doesn’t get ahead of him to explain why, and that’s because it hasn’t started the way everyone else expected.
“As for the fees, it’s still going to be debated due to market inflation, but it’s light, considering he has 11 months left on a five-year contract and his age. “