Iheanacho has other options but is pondering two year Celtic deal
Iheanacho offered a two year deal, Martin O’Neill also keen on Araujo. Whether he gets them is another matter…Kelechi Iheanacho of Celtic celebrates following the team’s victory in the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park on May 16, 2026. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)AdvertisementMartin O’Neill has revealed that Celtic have offered a two-year contract to Kelechi Iheanacho. The 29 year old Nigerian international striker is now mulling over the deal, amid interest from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Both of which will undoubtedly be of the luxurious nature.The veteran Irishman also admitted that he hadn’t given up hope of bringing back Julian Araujo for a second spell, following a short but popular stint last season, which was unfortunate halted through injury, and is determined to further add to his squad with several key players such as Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate, and Arne Engels expected to move on in the coming weeks.14th January 2026; Falkirk Stadium, Scottish Premiership Falkirk versus Celtic; Arne Engels of Celtic. Photo Vagelis GeorgariouAdvertisement“I am in constant touch with chief executive Michael Nicholson, who is in the background working away. I don’t know about numbers, but I am definitely optimistic we will get players in.“I think to balance things up we’d have to let a few players go, but I’m hoping to be in a position to do that with others coming in. I’ve very hopeful about Iheanacho.”The Irishman’s words on Mexican international Araujo will have caught the attention of the Celtic supporters, due to his popularity among the Celtic park faithful.Julian Araujo of Celtic celebrates at Ibrox.1st March 2026; Scottish Premiership Football, Rangers versus Celtic. Photo Vagelis Georgariou.Advertisement“I don’t know if Bournemouth would loan him out again, I would think they would want to sell him. I would keep it open, because you don’t know what could happen.“If it was all within our scope it’s something I would definitely look at, because he would be up for the fight. I haven’t been in contact with him for a few weeks, but, overall, I don’t know what Bournemouth’s position is.”It’s comforting knowing that Martin is desperate for new faces, whether he gets the ones he desires is a different matter, as Brendan Rodgers found out at his cost last summer.Just an Ordinary BhoyHAVE YOUR SAY – Join the Celtic conversation in our comments section below…AdvertisementMatthew Marr’s debut book – Celtic And the Bould Bhoys, Glory to Their Name. Order now on Celticstarbooks.com. Click to order for just £10 plus P&PQuick Tip – Add Celticshorts.com as your ‘Preferred Source’ on Google News for quick access to the Celtic content you value the most. It takes just a few seconds and you’ll notice the difference straight away! – Click HERE….Hail Hail!Click to join Celtic Pools
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