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Celtic’s Striker Dilemma: Exploring Free Agent Options After Deadline Day

The January transfer window has officially closed, leaving Celtic with a significant void to fill in their striking department. The Hoops’ failure to secure a replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi has left manager Brendan Rodgers with a daunting task of finding a solution.

Rodgers had expressed his desire to bring in a new striker before the window closed, but ultimately, nothing materialized. The Celtic boss had stated, “There’s no point in bringing in someone if they’re not the right fit. So it might be more down that route, but we’ll wait and see. My feeling was always once Kyogo was gone, was to have someone else to come in. I don’t know exactly know where it’s at at this moment, but I’d be hopeful that we can do that.”

With the transfer window now shut, Celtic are forced to explore free agent options to bolster their attacking ranks. Here are five strikers who could potentially fill the void left by Kyogo’s departure.

Maxi Gomez is one option who could provide Celtic with some much-needed firepower. The Uruguayan striker has had a nomadic career, playing for the likes of Celta Vigo, Valencia, Cadiz, and Trabzonspor. Although he has never quite lived up to his potential, Gomez has consistently shown his ability to score goals at a decent level.

Another option for Celtic could be Mariano Diaz. The Spanish-Dominican forward has had a storied career, playing for the likes of Real Madrid and Lyon. Although he has never been a prolific goal-scorer, Diaz has shown his ability to perform on the big stage, and his experience could be invaluable to Celtic.

Romarinho is a lesser-known option, but one who could potentially provide Celtic with some much-needed goals. The 34-year-old Brazilian striker has played for the likes of Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League and Corinthians in Brazil. Although he lacks European experience, Romarinho has consistently shown his ability to score goals, and could be a shrewd signing for Celtic.

Diego Costa is another option who could provide Celtic with some much-needed firepower. The Spanish striker has had a nomadic career, playing for the likes of Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Gremio. Although he has a reputation for being volatile, Costa has consistently shown his ability to score goals at the highest level, and could be a game-changer for Celtic.

However, there is a complication in Celtic’s pursuit of Costa. Rodgers has had a previous run-in with the Spanish striker, after Costa was accused of deliberately stamping on Emre Can and Martin Skrtel during a League Cup semi-final in 2015. Rodgers had stated, “He [Costa] is an outstanding player – he obviously has this edge to him. We see the TV incidents, the two that he had. The one with Emre Can, that was poor, I felt. He could easily hurdle over the young player but he directs his studs right on to his ankle, which could have been nasty. And the one with Martin Skrtel – again, there’s no need to do it. That’s the sad thing. He’s a top-class player and he’s clever enough that the officials don’t see it. But it’s poor by him because he’s an outstanding player and he doesn’t need to do it.”

Finally, Lucas Perez is another option who could provide Celtic with some much-needed depth up front. The Spanish striker has played for the likes of Arsenal and West Ham in the Premier League, and has consistently shown his ability to score goals. Although he may not be the most prolific goal-scorer, Perez has a wealth of experience, and could be a useful addition to Celtic’s squad.

Ultimately, Celtic’s failure to secure a replacement for Kyogo has left them with a significant void to fill. While these free agent options may not be the most glamorous, they could potentially provide Celtic with the firepower they need to drive their season forward. With the Champions League clash on the horizon, Celtic will need to act quickly to find a solution to their striking dilemma.