Super Eagles Forward Set to Join Kelechi Iheanacho at Celtic

• Celtic have shown interest in another Super Eagles forward hours after signing Kelechi Iheanacho from Sevilla
• Coach Brendan Rodgers is keen on signing players who are free agents in a bid to strengthen their attack
• The Scottish failed to qualify for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League after losing on penalty shoot-out to Kairat Almaty in the play-off round

Celtic are desperate to sign Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Denis before the end of the transfer deadline.

Nottingham Forest confirmed the departure of Dennis from the club after both parties agreed to mutually terminate his contract on Saturday, August 30.

The decision ends a troubled spell for the 27-year-old Super Eagles striker at the City Ground, following his big-money move from Watford in 2022.

After his first season, the Nigerian international has been loaned to Istanbul Basaksehir, Watford, and Blackburn Rovers.

Forest confirmed the termination of the Nigerian’s contract in a brief statement on social media. The club wrote:

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“Nottingham Forest can confirm that Emmanuel Dennis has left the Club following the mutual termination of his contract. We wish Emmanuel well for the future.”

Celtic to revive Dennis' career

Celtic plan to sign former Nottingham Forest Emmanuel Dennis, who is currently a free agent.

According to Yahoo Sports, coach Brendan Rodgers wants to boost his attack after missing out on the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League.

The Hoops landed former Manchester City Star Kelechi Iheanacho at the Parkhead club on Tuesday night, September 2, per One Football. A Scottish journalist wrote:

“Restricted to free agents and out-of-contract forwards, Celtic are also interested in Nigerian international Emmanuel Dennis.

“The 27-year-old left Nottingham Forest by mutual consent at the end of the season after three years at the City Ground.”

Dennis will be bringing his wealth of experience from the English Premier League to the Scottish League, where he scored 20 goals in 52 appearances.

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His best moment was when he scored a brace for Club Brugge against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in the group stage of the 2009/20 UEFA Champions League.

Mixed reactions trail Dennis' move to Celtic

@CFCBhoy1967 said:

"A bit more promising than the other options."

@Godxon17 wrote:

"Celtic are interesting by all stricker who is a free agent pfff."

@Chalky1888 added:

"He’s more a left footed right winger who can play up top. He’s actually pretty good, quick and technical."

@bestboxerburner said:

"Just persist with kenny and shin we bring in these free agents duds then we're stuck with them on the books and unable to strengthen as a result, just get it right in jan.

@Weldoninhio wrote

"He’s actually a decent player."

Dennis vows to follow Yakubu Aiyegbeni's footsteps

Legit.ng earlier reported that Super Eagles striker Emmanuel Dennis has vowed to follow in the footsteps of Nigerian football legend Yakubu Aiyegbeni as he embarks on a new chapter with Blackburn Rovers.

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The 27-year-old forward secured a loan move from Nottingham Forest to Rovers, seeking to revive his career after months of limited game time at Nottingham Forest.

Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng