PATRYK Klimala, a 21-year-old Polish striker who plays for Jagiellonia Bialystok in his homeland, has emerged as a potential signing target for Celtic during the January transfer window.
Neil Lennon has only had one fully-fit striker for much of the 2019/20 campaign due to Vakoun Bayo and Leigh Griffiths being out and has admitted he may bring in back-up for Odsonne Edouard this month.
Klimala started his career at Rapid Vienna, but didn’t make a first team appearance for the Austrian club and moved to Jagiellonia three years ago. He spent last season on loan at second tier Wigry Suwalki and scored 13 goals in 27 appearances.
The 6ft centre forward, who has played for the Polish Under-19 and Under-20 teams in the past, is considered one of his country’s most exciting prospects and has attracted the attention of the Scottish champions.
His current club value Klimala, who made his Europa League debut in a qualifier against Rio Ave at the start of last season, at £4 million.
Lennon has been linked with Andraz Sporar, the Slovenian who scored five goals for Slovan Bratislava in the Europa League group stages this season, and Tino Kadawere of Le Havre in recent days.
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