"Hope it gets done", "Prefer him to Sporar" - Many Celtic fans react to link with "big gamble"

Recent reports appear to suggest that Neil Lennon is targeting a new centre-forward in the January transfer window.

Multiple targets have been touted of late, including Billy Sharp and Andraz Sporar, but another name has come to light.

According to a recent report from French media outlet RMC Sport, Celtic have made an approach for Le Havre’s Tino Kadewere, though they will be face competition from Al-Rayan, who have already made an offer worth €8m (£6.7m), and Flamengo.

The relatively unknown forward has been prolific in the French second tier this season, bagging 17 goals in 19 appearances while also providing four assists.

Celtic have history when it comes to unearthing talented strikers from France and one fan alluded to that in response to the news.

Moussa Dembele was a goal machine in the SPFL prior to his move to Lyon, and this supporter is hoping Kadewere can follow a similar path.

Please be the next Moussa.

— JohhnyMartin88 (@JohhnyMartin88) January 7, 2020

Though not all fans were convinced the club will be able to secure his services this month, they are certainly hoping to see Kadewere walk through the doors at Celtic Park to bolster their title hopes.

Highly doubt we would buy a player for that price in jan we normally do cheap deals or loans but fingers crossed.

— Daniel Logan (@DanielL03680036) January 7, 2020

This pleases me. Hope it gets done.

— Johnny Nelson (@Johnny_Nelson12) January 7, 2020

Takes and scores pens! Sign him up

— Kevin (@Kevinopala1) January 7, 2020

However, not every single supporter appears convinced by the 24-year-old’s credentials and hinted the club could be eyeing a potential flop.

It’s a big gamble for that kind of money

— Liam Campbell (@campbell_liam_) January 7, 2020

His highlights reel on YouTube is underwhelming. Marginally better than Mo Bangura’s. I kid you not.

— Andrew Mackay (@mackayac) January 7, 2020

Finally, this fan claimed he’d prefer to see the Zimbabwe international signed instead of Sporar.

Prefer him to sporar in my opinion, think we should sign 2 strikers anyway..time for bayo and Griffiths to leave either short term or perm.

— Paul P (@PaulP35709625) January 7, 2020