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Richard Kone

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by The Crow, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM.

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  1. The Crow Gold Member Gold Member

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    https://www.teamtalk.com/news/richard-kone-daizen-maeda-replacement-celtic

    Celtic are interested in signing Richard Kone from Wycombe Wanderers in the summer transfer window as a potential replacement for Daizen Maeda, sources have told TEAMtalk, but the Scottish Premiership champions face two hurdles in getting a deal done.




    TEAMtalk understands that Celtic have set their sights on Kone as they prepare for the potential departure of Maeda.

    The 22-year-old Ivorian striker has caught the eye of the Scottish champions, who scouted him three times last season.

    Kone scored 21 goals and gave five assists in 52 matches in all competitions last season, with the Wycombe striker also named the League One Player of the Season and Young Player of the Season.

    The striker’s performances in League One in England last season showcased his clinical finishing, physical presence, and raw potential, making him a prime candidate to bolster Celtic’s attacking ranks.

    Wycombe, though, are playing hardball. Having rejected bids upwards of £5 million from Luton Town in January, the Chairboys are banking on Kone’s contributions next season to fuel their push for promotion to the Championship.


    Sources have told TEAMtalk that Wycombe could demand a fee closer to £7 million, a figure Celtic are hesitant to meet unless Maeda’s transfer generates substantial funds.



    Kone’s suitors extend beyond Glasgow, with Brentford, Crystal Palace, Norwich City, Toulouse of France and Belgian side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise also tracking the young forward, adding pressure to Celtic’s pursuit.

    For Celtic, Kone represents a long-term investment with the potential to emulate Maeda’s high-energy style and goal-scoring prowess.

    The 22-year-old’s youth and adaptability make him an ideal fit for Rodgers’s system, but the deal hinges on Wycombe’s willingness to negotiate.

    As the transfer window unfolds, Celtic’s ability to secure Kone could prove pivotal in maintaining their attacking depth and dominance in Scottish football.
     
    The Crow, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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  2. The Crow Gold Member Gold Member

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    The Crow, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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  3. Ziggy

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    Team talk lolz
     
    Ziggy, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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  4. CH4 Gold Member Gold Member

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    We have a few traffic kones in our squad already.

    don’t need another.
     
    CH4, Jul 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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    Mind I had a * kone
     
    greengrocer, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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    I think knowing celtic we would negotiate some sort of deal that would eventually equate to 7million. But wed need to sell or loan 2 strikers if we brought another in.
     
    greengrocer, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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    Or offer a straight yp swap with idah haha
     
    greengrocer, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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    Would give us a big lift. Hopefully this escalates quickly.
     
    Twisty, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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    Twisty, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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    Skelleto, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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    Big * kone
     
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  12. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I like him. Just buy him now pls.
     
    Mr Shelby, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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    Dannybhoy81, Jul 17, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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    He's got quite a strange backstory as I recall. Played in the homeless world cup or something, said he had been persecuted for being gay and then did an about turn and refused to talk about it.

    Unsure what he's like as a player but was always among the goals for Wycombe last season.
     
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  15. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Only a year left on his contract, wont be worth as much as £7M so depends if he’s going to sign a new contract or not.
     
    CookieMonster, Jul 17, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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    Wycombe. Reminds me of going there in a friendly under O'Neil..
     
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    Would be a great signing .
     
    jpr21, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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    We've been crying out for a gay homeless Ivorian striker for years.
     
    jpr21, Jul 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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  19. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Would be a bummer to miss out on him now.
     
    JML67, Jul 18, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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    Be a sore one if we don’t follow through with this
     
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