By CALUM CROWE

Published: 19:55, 19 January 2026 | Updated: 19:56, 19 January 2026

Celtic are poised to step up their interest in Lorient striker Mohamed Bamba.

The Parkhead club are desperately trying to bolster their squad for the title run-in.

Martin O’Neill has made no secret of their need to strengthen at the top end of the pitch.

Reports in France have now claimed that Bamba is the subject of a loan bid from Celtic.

It is understood that Celtic would have an option to buy the 24-year-old Ivorian in the summer.

Celtic have been linked with West Ham’s Callum Wilson, Hibs star Kieron Bowie, Chelsea’s David Datro Fofana, and Motherwell’s Tawanda Maswanhise so far in January.

Celtic are looking at a loan deal for Lorient striker Mohamed Bamba in an effort to strengthen their squad for the title run-in

Of those names, it is understood that Bamba, Fofana and Maswanhise would be the most likely to join the club before the end of the window.

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