BRENDAN RODGERS is poised to plunge into next month’s transfer market to strengthen his Celtic squad.
A quality proven goalscorer is the Irishman’s priority with the champions left with an almighty problem with attacking duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda almost certainly involved in Japan’s plans for the Asian Cup which will be spread over January and February.
South Korean hitman Oh Hyeon-gyu will also get a call-up for his nation for the tournament.
Aberdeen’s prolific forward, Bojan Miovski, who netted against the Hoops in his side’s 3-1 loss at Pittodrie in August, is one who is interesting Rodgers, according to a report in The Scottish Sun.
UP FOR THE CUP…Bojan Miovski takes off as he scores for Aberdeen against Ibrox opposition in the League Cup semi-final at Hampden last season.
The 24-year-old North Macedonia marksman has hit the ground running in his career in the Premiership after signing for a cut-price £650,000 from MTK Budapest last summer.
Miovski claimed 18 goals in his debut campaign and struck 11 this time around as his value has soared.
Southampton were keen on the 17 times-capped international in the summer and have coninued to monitor the lively attack-leader.
The Dons are bracing themselves for firm offers for their hottest property who is under contract until June 2026.
The north-east outfit expect the bidding to start around the £4million mark.
Kyogo, Maeda and Reo Hatate are likely to be involved in Hajime Moriyasu’s squad for the Asian Cup-ties against Vietnam (home) on January 12, Iraq (away) five days later and Indonesia (home) on January 24.
Celtic face St Mirren in Paisley on January 2 before the winter break kicks in 24 hours later until January 19. The action resumes with a Scottish Cup fourth round meeting with Highland minnows Buckie Thistle at Parkhead on Sunday January 21.
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