Rumors abound that Sydney van Hooijdonk, following in the illustrious footsteps of his father, Pierre, might soon don the Celtic colors, sparking nostalgia among fans eager to witness another van Hooijdonk legacy at Parkhead. The ongoing transfer speculations, surfacing since summer and persisting into the January window, link the 23-year-old Bologna striker to Celtic.
In a recent interview with The Daily Record, van Hooijdonk alluded to the possibility of a January move, keeping the door open with the statement, “I know that there has been a lot of talk about it; I haven’t ruled anything out.” With debates surrounding the need for a new number nine at Celtic, the striker position assumed by van Hooijdonk aligns with Brendan Rodgers’ potential plans.
Having recently featured in Bologna’s 2-1 defeat to Cagliari, the 23-year-old has, however, been a starter in only four games across various competitions. When questioned about his future and a potential move to Celtic, van Hooijdonk remained contemplative, stating, “My future? I don’t know, for me now the most important thing is this match, but I know that there has been a lot of talk about it.”