Celtic are considering a move for Qarabag centre-forward Camilo Duran, with the Scottish Premiership champions looking to strengthen their attack. Kelechi Iheanacho, the Nigeria international, faces an uncertain future at Parkhead, with his contract due to expire at the end of the month. Despite having an option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, Celtic are yet to activate it, making it seem like he is on his way out of the club. Iheanacho's injury-plagued season, which saw him play just 13 times and score five goals in the Premiership, has likely contributed to the club's decision. Martin O'Neill, the Celtic manager, is looking to add two new number nines to his squad in the off-season, and Duran has been identified as a potential addition. The Colombian marksman has been in impressive form, scoring 15 goals in all competitions for Qarabag, including five in the Champions League. His availability and goalscoring record make him an attractive option for Celtic, who could face competition from other European and South American teams. Duran's performances on the European stage, including goals against Eintracht Frankfurt, Ajax, Newcastle United, and Benfica, demonstrate his ability to step up and perform against top sides. With Qarabag looking for a club-record fee of £2m for the striker, it is now down to Celtic to put the money on the table and see an offer accepted. The transfer would be a significant boost to O'Neill's squad, providing a reliable and prolific goalscorer. Duran's physicality and creativity would also add a new dimension to Celtic's attack, making him a better option than Iheanacho. The 24-year-old centre-forward has already shown his ability to perform at a high level, and his signing would be a major coup for the Scottish Premiership champions.
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Celtic Target £2m Star Camilo Duran
Celtic target Camilo Duran as Kelechi Iheanacho's replacement, with a £2m transfer fee on the table
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