A 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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