Celtic forward Kelechi Iheanacho was reportedly offered to Vasco da Gama, but the Brazilian club declined to pursue a deal. The 29-year-old Nigerian striker was presented as a market opportunity to Vasco’s hierarchy. After the proposal was considered internally, club officials concluded that Iheanacho did not fit the profile they are targeting for the rest of the season. Consequently, the possibility of a transfer ended before formal negotiations could begin.
The approach occurred while Iheanacho's future at Celtic remains uncertain, as the club has not yet confirmed whether it will exercise an option to extend his one-year contract. Iheanacho, who joined Celtic in September 2025, has scored 5 goals in 13 league appearances for the club during the 2025/2026 season and has 58 caps and 15 goals for Nigeria. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €3.00m.
