Celtic Set To Rival European Heavyweights For This Irish Sensation: One For The Future?

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• He joined Rovers last winter on a Bosman, and has since cemented a regular role, having scored 9 goals and assisted 4 times in 46 appearances [stats via Transfermarket] across competitions. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNoonan soon showcased his promises and potential, as he became the youngest ever scorer in UEFA Conference League history with a goal on his Hoops debut against Molde in Norway.
• The teenage ace has a very high ceiling and, therefore, grabbed the attention of several top European outfits. WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – MARCH 25: Melvin Onos (L) and Elias Decker (R) of Germany fight for the ball with Michael Noonan of Ireland during the UEFA Under19 EURO Qualifier between Germany U19 and Ireland U19 at Drömlingstadion on March 25, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
• (Photo by Selim Sudheimer/ for DFB)Martin O’Neill has steadied the ship at Parkhead, overcoming the 33-day nightmare under Wilfried Nancy.
• But the veteran Irish boss has reiterated the necessity of reinforcements, particularly in the attacking third, following a catastrophic summer window in terms of transfer business. Why Celtic Must Show Ambition To Snap Up The Future StarCeltic parted ways with Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah over the past two windows without roping in quality alternatives.
• They tied down ‘free agent’ Kelechi Iheanacho after the window was slammed shut; als the ‘project signings’ Callum Osmand and Shin Yamada have not served the purpose.