Celtic has shown a keen interest in acquiring Kieron Bowie, the Hibernian striker who is just 23 years old and already making waves in the football scene as a Scotland international. His impressive performances for Hibs have attracted attention from a number of clubs, creating a buzz around his potential transfer.
Reports indicate that Hibernian is fully aware of Celtic's interest in Bowie, with the club from Parkhead eager to stay updated on any developments regarding possible transfer negotiations. Notably, Rangers have also expressed their desire to be informed about Bowie's situation, which highlights the competitive nature of the Glasgow football scene. Recently, Bowie scored for Hibernian in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw against Motherwell, further solidifying his reputation as a forward to watch.
Hibernian is reportedly valuing Bowie at around £6.5 million, and they are mindful of interest coming not only from Celtic but also from teams in the Championship down south. This valuation reflects their recognition of Bowie's growing stature in the sport.
Currently, Celtic is actively seeking reinforcements in their striking department this month. While there were links suggesting Kyogo Furuhashi could make a return to Glasgow, those rumors seem to be fading. Manager O'Neill commented on the situation, expressing skepticism about Furuhashi's move: "I would have said that would probably be unlikely. Everything is premature. There is a viewpoint that he wants to prove himself at Birmingham, which is no surprise. We're doing plenty of work on the transfer front. We're trying to get a few players in. We're well aware that we have to supplement the squad."
The injury of Kelechi Iheanacho has left Johnny Kenny as Celtic's only traditional striker during their recent 4-0 victory over Dundee United. Additionally, Daizen Maeda has been filling in as a central striker, but it is anticipated that Celtic will be on the lookout for a new striker this January.
When asked whether there have been any formal inquiries regarding Bowie, Hibs manager David Gray remarked, "I think the speculation is going to be there in terms of people approaching the club. One thing that Kieron needs to do, and it's the same as all the other players, is just keep doing what he's doing. They need to just keep their feet on the ground, keep working hard and keep improving. And the best thing about it is that they all do that. When you think about all the players who have been mentioned, they will continue to attract attention if they keep playing at a high standard. We all know that only happens with good players around them, and having good teammates around you as well. So I think that's all going in the right direction. It's good that people are saying nice things about the players. It means you're doing something right and that's the most important thing."
This situation leaves fans and analysts wondering: will Celtic make a move for Bowie, or will the competition intensify? What do you think? Is £6.5 million a fair price for a player like Bowie? Join the conversation below!
