Celtic must accept Johnny Kenny offer as horrific details emerge
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Credit: Imago Fri 26 December 2025 18:00, UK Wilfried Nancy surely has a clear priority in regards to his first piece of transfer business as Celtic manager.The Frenchman has been under huge pressure since his arrival in the Premiership, and finally secured his first win thanks to a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen last time out. Celtic fans have already ostracised Nancy in the early stages of his tenure, as a four-game losing run represented the worst possible start to his reign at the Glasgow giants.
Nancy and his charges now have just two games remaining before the January transfer window opens, and his opening games in charge should have clearly outlined his first priority within the squad.Credit: ImagoCeltic have to find a way to sell Johnny KennyCeltic fans have torn into Johnny Kenny for his performances in recent weeks, and the Irishman’s horrendous displays have certainly left a lot to be desired in front of goal.The frontman’s last goal came on 9 November in the 4-0 win over Kilmarnock, and he has since squandered countless chances to add to his tally of four goals for the campaign in the league. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic got away with his profligacy inside the box in the Aberdeen victory, but were left to rue the striker’s missed chances as they slipped to defeat at Tannadice.That has taken Kenny’s tally of big chances missed to a concerning nine for the season.
Credit: ImagoThe lack of firepower at Nancy’s disposal has become clear of late, and getting Kenny out of the door to make way for a replacement has to be an immediate priority.Kelechi Iheanacho must also be moved onFootball Insider revealed back in November that Celtic are working to bring in a new striker in January, and that should coincide with a clearout of their current options.Kelechi Iheanacho has also struggled to find both form and fitness since his arrival in the summer, and he is another player whose future should be under serious scrutiny next month. The 29-year-old is likely to be commanding a hefty wage at Parkhead due to his big reputation, and four league appearances and two goals by December is not the return that Celtic would have been hoping for.