Celtic have reportedly turned down a £500,000 offer from Bolton Wanderers for striker Johnny Kenny, according to a report from Record Sport.
The 22-year-old Irishman, who caught the eye during a prolific loan spell at Shamrock Rovers, made limited appearances for the Hoops last season. He found the net for the first time in green and white during a 5-1 demolition of Aberdeen but remained behind Daizen Maeda and Adam Idah in the pecking order.
Bolton’s approach is the first firm move from any of Kenny’s admirers down south, but their six-figure bid was said to be quickly rebuffed by the Celtic hierarchy.
Whether the English League One side return with an improved offer is unclear, though Kenny’s name continues to circulate among clubs looking for a young striker with potential.
With Brendan Rodgers keen to bolster his options up front and Fulham’s 19-year-old forward Callum Osmand reportedly nearing a switch to the Hoops, Kenny could face even more competition in the coming months.
As new arrivals are lined up and with no guarantees over minutes, a decision may need to be made before the window closes.
For now, Celtic are holding their ground, but the interest from England isn’t likely to go away.
