Celtic have reportedly made contact with England international Patrick Bamford as they search for a new striker.
Bamford, who has one Three Lions cap to his name, departed Leeds United after seven years at the club last month.
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Bamford has been linked to a move to Celtic after leaving LeedsCredit: Getty
The 31-year-old reached a mutual agreement with the Whites to terminate his contract and allow him to leave this summer.
It meant he became a free agent and now Celtic could swoop.
According to Scottish newspaper The Herald, Celtic have made an enquiry over a potential move for Bamford.
Brendan Rodgers is on the lookout for a new striker having sold Adam Idah to Swansea City on deadline day.
Idah returned to the Championship in a deal worth £6million.
Celtic do still have Daizen Maeda, Johnny Kenny and new signing Shin Yamada as options, along with youngster Callum Osmand.
But apart from Maeda, experience is lacking, and Rodgers will want a more proven name leading the line.
And Bamford could be that profile of signing, with the frontman collecting over 100 Premier League appearances in his career.
He has also played 217 Championship games, scoring a total of 73 goals across England’s top two divisions.
After starting his career at Nottingham Forest, Bamford played for Chelsea, MK Dons, Derby, Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace, Norwich, Burnley and Leeds.
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Rodgers is looking to bring in a striker after losing one in the summer windowCredit: GettyWhy did Patrick Bamford leave Leeds?
Bamford had his contract terminated at Leeds to allow him to find a move away from Elland Road.
After seven years at the club, he was not part of manager Daniel Farke‘s plans, having seen his game time limited.
He has also suffered with injuries at Leeds, missing 16 games just this year, which contributed to his zero league goals scored last season.
Following confirmation of his departure, Bamford said on Instagram: “Right now, with the way it has come to an end and the way things have been handled recently it is all too raw for me to reflect on immediately.
“But in the years to come I will look back at this period of my life with nothing but joy and pride and be super happy with what I have achieved.
“I want to thank all the managers I played under but especially Marcelo Bielsa. I don’t know where the club would be without the foundations he laid.”
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Bamford left Leeds last month after seven years at the clubCredit: GettyWho else are Celtic linked to?
Celtic reportedly missed out on signing Danish striker Kasper Dolberg and Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana on deadline day.
But they still have one other target, according to Sun Sport.
The Hoops made a late bid for Kelechi Iheanacho on Monday before the ex-Manchester City striker departed Sevilla.
Nigeria international Iheanacho was released by the Spanish side and is now also a free agent like Bamford.
He spent the second half of last season on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship, making 15 appearances and scoring once.
The 28-year-old, who came through Man City’s academy, played under Celtic boss Rodgers at Leicester City.
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