The Celtic transfer deadline day just got even worse as champions hurtle towards deeper attacker crisis

The Celtic transfer deadline day just got even worse as champions hurtle towards deeper attacker crisis

A month of the winter season, including the joyous Rangers match, will be missed by Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha.

After failing to acquire any strikers, Celtic is now reckoning the expenses of a terrible summer window.

However, with new additions Michel-Ange Balikwisha and Sebastian Tounekti expected to miss a month due to the African Cup of Nations, which includes the festive matchup versus Rangers, they may also be on the verge of a winter attacking dilemma.

Balikwisha came through the Belgium youth set up but has declared he wants to play for Congo.

Tounetki, a star for Tunisia, was once a Norwegian prospect.

Additionally, the two are in the running for the AFCON, which begins the week before Christmas.

After missing out on important targets, Celtic is now searching for a striker through the free agent market. They have set their sights on Kelechi Iheanacho, a former Leicester City striker.

But the 28-year-old – who was released by Sevilla on deadline day – is also likely to be on AFCON duty with Nigeria.

Celtic face Rangers on January 3 amid a hectic festive fixture list but the trio would be back in time for the Europa League trip to Bologna on January 22.

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