Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers sets sights on securing Adam Idah's signature

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is hopeful of sealing a deal for Norwich striker Adam Idah.

The Canaries are believed to be considering an improved offer for the Republic of Ireland international, whose successful loan spell with Celtic in the second half of last season culminated in him scoring a late winner against Rangers in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final.

When asked about the potential transfer, Rodgers said: "I'm hoping by the end of the window that can be done, with some others. Yeah, God willing, we can get that sorted along with one or two other players. "

Celtic this week issued an update to the stock exchange in which they stated earnings for last season would be "significantly higher than previous expectations".

With recent club accounts showing cash reserves of about £70m, many Celtic fans are demanding the club spend money in the transfer market to boost their chances of Champions League progress.

So far this summer Celtic have re-signed Portuguese midfielder Paulo Bernardo following a loan spell and revamped their goalkeeping department, but spending seems to have been largely offset by the departure of Oh Hyeon-gyu.

Rodgers, who has Daizen Maeda back fit for Sunday’s trip to face Hibernian, said: "I’ve said it before, recruitment is vital for success on the football pitch.

"It’s bringing in the players that allow you to elevate the game, especially when you go up the levels into the Champions League, your recruitment of players is crucial.

"Especially in the big clubs, if you don’t get it right, you have very little chance to put it right. If you don’t bring in a player that fits your style and is suitable for the football that you want to play, to improve that player when there’s very little training time is