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Bologna may be about to make plans for life after Sydney van Hooijdonk as the striker’s links to Celtic refuse to fade.
The son of former Hoops star Pierre has reportedly been the subject of “investigations” by Brendan Rodgers’ men as the Irishman looks to respond to a looming crisis in his attacking arm ahead of the new year. Celtic will be without the Kyogo talisman and will return. The striker of the Oh team, any of which will participate in the Asian Cup, which will leave Rodgers away from Scottish Premiership clashes in early 2024.
Van Hooijdonk falls out of favour with the more sensible part of Serie A and coach Thiago Motta, and now Il Resto del Carlino reports that the Italian side are preparing for life after the 23-year-old if he moves to Glasgow. Bologna have reportedly named Valencia’s Hugo Duro and Ukrainian star Roman Yaremchuk as potential signings to bolster their attacking squad.
The report also notes that van Hooijdonk is not a suitable replacement for striker Joshua Zirkzee, and that in any case, the Dutchman “does not locate a zone and also does not have the characteristics of a centre-forward that Motta has”. He has shown that he loves” since the former Italian foreigner took office in the north of the country.
Celtic had already shown interest in the striker last summer, but after failed attempts through Bologna to bolster their attacking line, the club reportedly left the table. Now it looks like van Hooijdonk may be the last to move to Glasgow in January. Earlier reports indicated that Motta was looking to “make room” for new recruits in the winter window.