Celtic Reportedly Tracks Moroccan Striker El Kachati in Netherlands

Celtic are actively seeking a new striker this summer to replace Kyogo Furuhashi, who left in January, and to provide competition for existing forwards Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda. They have been closely tracking Moroccan forward Youssef El Kachati, a 25-year-old Telstar striker who scored 23 goals this season and played a key role in his team's promotion playoff success. El Kachati, out of contract this summer, is attracting interest from multiple European clubs, including Hannover and Schalke, and Celtic scouts were confirmed to have watched him recently. Brendan Rodgers views El Kachati as a low-risk, versatile option who can play centrally or on the wing, with the club expected to continue pursuing him alongside other targets like Mathias Kvistgaarden. Despite El Kachati's promise, Celtic are likely to invest significantly in at least one more striker to strengthen their squad for a Champions League campaign. Meanwhile, Maeda's impressive form, including winning the PFA Scotland Player of the Year, and Idah's ongoing development have shaped the club's transfer strategy.