Celtic want to sign 25-year-old Bundesliga striker in January

Celtic secured a late victory over Aberdeen with Kieran Tierney scoring in the 88th minute, but this win alone does not alleviate concerns as it marks only one win in five games under manager Wilfried Nancy. The team's performance remains inconsistent, highlighting that they are far from being in top form.

There is an urgent need for reinforcements in the upcoming January transfer window, particularly in the forward positions. After Kyogo's departure last January and Adam Idah's exit, Celtic lacks depth upfront, with Kelechi Iheanacho being the only experienced striker but often injured. Failed attempts to sign Kasper Dolberg have exacerbated the situation, making it imperative for the club to bolster their attacking options this winter.

According to reports from Football Insider, Celtic have joined the race to sign Union Berlin forward Andrej Ilic. Ilic has contributed primarily with assists this season, recording one goal and eight assists in 16 games, though he demonstrated scoring ability in previous appearances with 7 goals in 16 matches. Celtic is targeting him to address their striker shortage.