Celtic could be edging closer to signing a striker after Fabrizio Romano’s latest update.
The debacle of Celtic’s failed big for Kyogo looks like it has kicked the club into gear as Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana comes into the mix.
Fofana is currently out on loan at Turkish side Fatih Karagümrük S.K. and his deal is supposed to end at the end of this season.
However, it seems that the Premier League club are keen to get the Ivorian international striker off the books and Romano has said Celtic have experessed interest on getting a deal done.
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Celtic face competition to sign Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana
Romano released the transfer update this afternoon and whilst Celtic want the 23-year-old, they are not the only club.
Romano said on X, “Chelsea and David Datro Fofana are working on a permanent exit this window.
“Celtic, Royal Antwerp and Derby County all expresed interest over potential deal.
🚨🔵 Chelsea and David Datro Fofana are working on a permanent exit this window.
Celtic, Royal Antwerp and Derby County all expressed interest over potential deal. pic.twitter.com/Q22HdQP8c0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 14, 2026
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With just over two weeks of the transfer window to go, is Fofana the man Celtic need to lead their forward line for the rest of the season.
Martin O’Neill has so much on the line, the club cannot afford to get this one wrong.
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