Celtic are reportedly facing competition to sign Croatian striker Franko Kovacevic. The 26-year-old has scored 25 goals in 28 games for NK Celje.
According to Croatian journalist Ižak Ante Sučić, Celtic are interested in the attacker but face competition from Robbie Keane’s Ferencvaros.
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It looks like @CelticFC is also interested in @NKCelje striker Franko Kovacevic. This season he scored 25 goals in 28 games. Robbie Keane and @Fradi_HU are willing to offer €3.0m for prolific striker. How serious is Celtic interest is still unclear. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/6DpuDmRnrb— Ižak Ante Sučić (@IASucic) January 14, 2026
Elsewhere, Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph confirmed that Celtic were exploring conditions of a deal but were considering a number of options.
Celtic are exploring the conditions of a deal for NK Celje forward Franko Kovacevic.
He's attracting a lot of interest due to impressive form in Slovenia & Europe.#CelticFC have ramped up their pursuit of a striker in the last 48hrs – with enquiries made on a number of targets pic.twitter.com/GnwmWiY6Dd
— Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) January 14, 2026
It is clear that the player is enjoying a fine run of form. However, he has enjoyed a nomadic career playing in South Korea, Cyprus, Germany and the USA, as well as Germany without really kicking on.
Celtic have also been linked with Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana. Celtic explored a loan move in the summer but it failed to go through as Chelsea had used their allocation of foreign loan deals.
Celtic require attacking reinforcements and Martin O’Neill has stressed the importance of getting quality into the squad. In order to compete with Hearts and Rangers, who have both strengthened, Celtic need to be active in the market and bring players into the club.
