Celtic face transfer competition to land Adam Idah with two Serie A clubs reportedly interested in the striker.
A potential stumbling block emerged in Celtic's plans to sign Idah on a permanent deal as reports stated Fiorentina and Hellas Verona will rival them for his signature.
TEAMtalk reports the Italian sides are "ready to rival" Celtic in the transfer window to try and sign Idah from Norwich City.
Celtic have been heavily linked with a move for Idah since his arrival at the club on loan last season and Brendan Rodgers has been vocal in his hope over a deal being struck.
The manager previously stated: “Hopefully we can do something.
“He has a long-term contract at Norwich but he’s definitely one I’d love to bring back.
"At 23, with the potential & quality he has, I think he can really push on.”
It's thought several clubs have been keeping tabs on Idah with Verona having previously made an offer for the striker before his move to Celtic on loan.
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But Norwich chiefs appear reluctant to sell the player with new manager Johannes Hoff Thorup running the rule over the player in pre-season and not taking an interest in any transfer business before making up his own mind.
“The transfer window is open and there will be a lot of rumours and speculations," he said. "But the players are focused.
“Most of the fans saw Adam here at the stadium in the open training session on Wednesday afternoon. But as you can see, he was also here again and watching the game as well.
“We have to be patient. With Adam it was just a small knock, and of course no risks to be taken in the situation we're in now. No need for that."
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