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The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers stars has long been on the Hoops’ radar<\/p>\n

15:16, 17 Jan 2026Updated 15:19, 17 Jan 2026<\/p>\n

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Shamrock Rovers’ Michael Noonan celebrates(Image: AP)<\/p>\n

Luckless Celtic are at risk of losing out on long-term target Michael Noonan \u2013 according to a report.<\/p>\n

The 17-year-old Shamrock Rovers star has long been on the Hoops’ radar but now Bundesliga big-hitters Hoffenheim are locked in advanced talks to land the highly-rated forward.<\/p>\n

Multiple reports state Celtic made a fresh approach for Noonan <\/a>but it looks like he is now destined for Germany.<\/p>\n

Martin O’Neill is seeking two strikers, however, it’s understood the Rovers forward was always viewed as a player for the future.<\/p>\n

Noonan \u2013 capped by Ireland up to U21 level \u2013 is regarded as a star on the rise and a bonafide option to challenge Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott with the national team in the years to come.<\/p>\n

Celtic have tracked Noonan’s stratospheric rise but now Hoffenheim have jumped to the front of the queue.<\/p>\n

The striker is currently in pre-season training with Rovers but appears destined to move before the window closes.<\/p>\n

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