Bolton Wanderers are on the hunt for a new striker, and their sights are set on Celtic's Johnny Kenny. Kenny impressed at the Toughsheet Community Stadium last season, forming a key partnership with Steven Schumacher. However, he may struggle for regular minutes at Millwall, who are also interested in signing him.

Why Bolton Wanderers need Johnny Kenny

Bolton Wanderers ended a seven-year absence from the Championship by finally getting themselves over the line and achieving promotion from League One last season. The Trotters hammered Stockport County by four goals to one in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium in May, but now Steven Schumacher has a job on his hands to ensure they remain competitive in the second-tier.

What happened to Johnny Kenny at Celtic?

Kenny showed enough potential to warrant a move to Scottish giants Celtic in the summer of 2025. A positive pre-season saw The Bhoys keep hold of Kenny for the first half of last season, despite interest from Bolton throughout the transfer window. However, upheaval at Celtic Park, with Brendan Rodgers leaving before the sacking of Wilfried Nancy, saw Kenny struggle for consistent minutes in Glasgow.

Why Johnny Kenny should choose Bolton Wanderers

Kenny found regular game time at Bolton and that massively benefitted him and his form. He may not be guaranteed the same level of minutes at Millwall, who play an effective but still reactive style of football that requires a lot of work from the striker under Alex Neil. With Millwall boasting the likes of Serbia international striker Mihailo Ivanovic, Kenny will surely find himself down the pecking order from the off.

What comes next for Johnny Kenny?

As the summer transfer window heats up, Kenny's future is far from certain. Will he choose to return to the Toughsheet Community Stadium and continue to impress in front of goal, or will he opt for a move to Millwall and struggle for regular minutes? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - Bolton Wanderers will be eager to secure his signature.