Sydney van Hooijdonk claim sets Celtic fans ablaze as TV commentator states signing move is ON
dailyrecord.co.ukA commentator for broadcaster TNT Sports has claimed Premiership champions Celtic are closing in on a deal for Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk.Brendan Rodgers' side have been linked with the 23-year-old for months and the bombshell reveal came before his side's clash with Milan on Saturday evening with Van Hooijdonk conspicuous by his absence.
The commentator said: "Sydney van Hooijdonk is the absent man upfront, not even in the squad, with an apparent move to Celtic on the cards."Van Hooijdonk's dad Pierre was a star in green and white back in the 1990s and the Netherlands youth international is itching for a fresh start with his opportunities limited with Bologna – who are chasing Champions League football with Scotland international Lewis Ferguson an integral part of the team.
The forward has been open-minded over exiting Thiago Motta's side this month. He said: "I’m at a good team and I like life a lot.
But I have to do what’s best for my growth. For my career. I also have to play. In football, things can change quickly, who knows what will happen?
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