Rodgers defends Idah price tag and hails 'great deal' for striker 

Ireland frontman has re-joined Celtic from Norwich for a fee reported to be worth £8.5million with the potential to rise by £1million more

GOT HIS MAN: Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers (left) gives instructions to Celtic’s Adam Idah (centre) during the cinch Premiership match at Tynecastle Park, Edinburgh. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic secured a "great deal" with the purchase of Adam Idah as he thanked the board for showing faith in his call.

Idah has re-joined Celtic from Norwich for a fee reported to be worth £8.5million with the potential to rise by £1million more, after hitting nine goals in 19 matches on loan including a Scottish Gas Scottish Cup final winner.