Former Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho joins Celtic

Celtic finally have their new striker with the arrival of former Sevilla forward Kelechi Iheanacho, more than 24 hours after the Scottish transfer deadline, Report informs via Sky Sports.

Iheanacho had been in talks to join Brendan Rodgers' side on Monday evening following his release by Sevilla earlier that day, but they were not completed in time to beat the clock and the 28-year-old had to wait until 11.06pm on Tuesday night for his transfer to be announced.

Celtic had already looked to add Anderlecht striker Kasper Dolberg to their ranks, only to be gazumped by Ajax at the last moment, before Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana rejected a loan move.

It left the Scottish Premiership champions short of numbers in attack after letting Adam Idah join Swansea for £7 million before a replacement had been found.

The Hoops did manage one Deadline Day arrival, completing the £5.2 million signing of Hammarby IF winger Sebastian Tounekti, before getting Iheanacho's move over the line a day later.

The move reunites the Nigeria forward with Brendan Rodgers, who as Leicester manager oversaw the best scoring season of his career when he netted 12 Premier League goals in 2020/21.