Financial details revealed as Celtic reach deal with Norwich City for Adam Idah.

Celtic have finally reached an agreement with Norwich City to recruit striker Adam Idah in a move that might cost £9.5 million.

The Irish international spent the second half of last season with the Glasgow giants, where he contributed significantly to Brendan Rodgers’ side’s league and cup double.

With no option to buy included in the initial loan, conversations have been ongoing for several months in the hopes of reaching an agreement, and it looks that the two clubs have done so.

That comes after Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph stated that Celtic will pay up to £9.5 million for the 23-year-old.

“Celtic have agreed to pay up to £9.5 million for Norwich City striker Adam Idah.” It is reported that the original fee will be £8.5 million, plus £1 million in add-ons. Norwich has also included a 15% sell-on provision in the contract.”

Norwich City will be delighted Adam Idah’s predicament has been settled.
It’s not ideal for Norwich to lose a talented player, especially given their lack of options up front, but this has been expected for weeks.

Idah made it plain that he desired a permanent move to Celtic, and he remained disciplined during pre-season while transfer speculation became a distraction.

So, for the club, the goal has been to collect the best possible fee, and this appears to be a good arrangement for all parties.

Norwich is receiving a sizable payment that must be provided to Johannes Hoff Thorup in order for him to reinvest in the squad’s improvement.

Meanwhile, the player gets the move he wants, and Celtic get a striker they need, who has proven himself north of the border.

Norwich City needs a hectic finale to the transfer window.
Unfortunately for Norwich, this isn’t the only saga unfolding, with Jon Rowe claiming he wasn’t ready to face Oxford United on Saturday as he seeks a move away from Carrow Road.

The outcome and performance against the freshly promoted U’s emphasized how much work remains to be done, and Thorup will be aware of this.

So far, the new manager has had to deal with a difficult window, as the powerful Gabriel Sara has departed for Galatasaray, and Idah and Rowe are also considering leaving.

A few enhancements have been done, but it is evident that much more is needed, and the finances should be available for Norwich to conduct significant business.

So it will be intriguing to see how things play out and who the Canaries are able to pull through the door before the August 31 deadline.

Norwich will play Stevenage in the League Cup on Tuesday night before returning to league action at home against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.