Kelechi Iheanacho: New contract a must after striker saves Celtic yet again
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Mon 4 May 2026 11:00, UK Kelechi Iheanacho came to Celtic’s rescue yet again on Sunday as he netted the winner in the 2-1 victory over Hibernian.The three points could turn out to be crucial come the end of the season, with the Hoops now level on points with Hearts ahead of their game against Rangers.Despite his injury struggles for most of the season, Iheanacho has been a massive player for Celtic in recent weeks.He has now scored four times in his last five appearances despite not starting in any of these matches.Now, Celtic must renew Iheanacho’s contract, with it becoming clear that he can make an impact next season. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Kelechi Iheanacho continues to be Celtic’s super subAs it stands, Iheanacho is set to depart Celtic at the end of the season when his contract expires.The 29-year-old only signed a one-year deal at the Hoops, and it looked highly unlikely that this would be extended a few weeks back.Kelechi Iheanacho’s stats vs HibsMinutes 20Goals 1xG0.11Shots1Passing accuracy 88%Iheanacho managed to make an impact against Hibs.
Credit: FotmobHowever, Iheanacho has been on fire recently, with his clinical nature being one of the key reasons that Celtic are still in the title race.Therefore, a new contract has to be offered to keep him at the club this season.It is becoming increasingly clear that Iheanacho can come off the bench and score important goals, something that is vital for any team.As a result, there is absolutely no reason why Celtic should let Iheanacho walk out of Parkhead in the coming weeks when he can still clearly have a big impact at the club.Which strikers are Celtic eyeing this summer transfer window?Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Celtic will have a chance to sign Tawanda Maswanhise this summer transfer window.The Motherwell striker has been one of the best players in the division this season, and currently leads the Scottish Premiership scoring charts.Now, as long as Celtic offer a suitable fee for the attacker, they can seal the deal and bring him to Parkhead, potentially ending their frontline woes.However, multiple other clubs are also interested in the Zimbabwe international, meaning that the Hoops may have to be quick off the mark if they want to win the race for his signature this summer.