Adam Idah back in Norwich fold but boss admits fresh Celtic transfer bid COULD still be on the way

Johannes Hoff Thorup has welcomed Adam Idah back into the Norwich fold, but admitted another bid COULD come in from Celtic for the striker.

Idah was disciplined by the club for missing a flight to a pre-season friendly against Hoffenheim in Germany, with speculation linking him with a permanent move to the Premiership champions thought to be a factor involved. Brendan Rodgers wants to bring the Ireland international back to Parkhead after a successful loan stint last year, but the Canaries are standing firm on how much they want to let Idah go.

Reports have emerged that the Hoops are preparing a fresh offer for Idah, thought to be for £8million, with claims that previous attempts to land him for £4m and £6m were unsuccessful. That could be enough to tempt Norwich into selling, although they are also braced for Leeds trying to prise Jonny Rowe away from Carrow Road.

Thorup was quizzed on the futures of both players, and while he couldn't guarantee they would still be at the club after the transfer window closes, he did insists that both are training with the rest of the group and are mentally ready to contribute ahead of the Yellows' Championship opener away to new boys Oxford Utd on Saturday.

"These guys, they train with the group and they are important players for the group," he said. "That's how it is.

"We have to respect that the window is still open so so many things can happen. We cannot affect what can happen. We cannot affect whether there will be another offer from a club.

"That's how it is and that's what I tell the players on a daily basis. Thankfully they are doing well. They're performing well, they're training well and I'd also say that their heads are ready to perform here."