Kyogo and Idah Celtic conundrum solved by ex striker as Brendan Rodgers works out double act plan

Adam Idah ticks just about every box required for a Celtic striker, according to Craig Beattie.

But when it comes to being the man the ‘tic want in the box he reckons Kyogo Furuhashi is still No.1. Beattie was blown away by the instant impact of Norwich loanee Idah when he arrived in a deadline day loan from Carrow Road in January. Two huge goals on his first start against Hibs fired the gun on a five-month run that saw him score crucial goals against Motherwell, Rangers and at Kilmarnock on the night the title was secured before notching a last-minute winner in the Scottish Cup Final victory over their Old Firm rivals.

Pace, power and precision in front of goal made him a favourite with the Hoops support despite a less than enthusiastic reception when the 23-year-old first arrived. Brendan Rodgers has made no secret of his desire to land the Ireland international on a permanent contract. But he’ll have to wait with new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup keen to cast an eye over Idah before making a decision on a player who is understood to be rated around £5million by the Canaries.

However long that process takes, Beattie reckons there should be no major sweat. Not while Kyogo is still at Parkhead. The Japan international’s lightning movement in front of goal makes him one of the best the 40-year-old has ever witnessed.

And Beattie, who broke through at Parkhead in 2003 before going on to win titles in 2004, 2006 and 2007, reckons a Kyogo-Idah double act next season would be great news for everyone. He said: “Competition is always healthy. Kyogo is a top player regardless.

“You know when you play at that level, there’s always going to be competition. From the outset, I think Idah had everything going for him. He’s a