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Striker Adam Idah scored a late equaliser for the Republic of Ireland against Hungary in a World Cup qualifier last weekend Boss Alan Sheehan says Adam Idah has a point to prove at Swansea City after returning to the Championship from Celtic. Idah established himself with Norwich City - where he played in the second tier and Premier League - before joining Celtic for a £9m fee 13 months ago following a successful loan spell in Glasgow. The 24-year-old striker scored 20 Celtic goals last season but, having struggled to hold down a regular starting spot at times, was allowed to join Swansea in a deal worth an initial £6m. Idah has described the transfer as a "fresh start" - and Sheehan says the forward is hungry to show his quality in a Swansea shirt. "I think that was one of the things that he said - he wants to prove it, " said the Swansea head coach. "That's good. We don't want people that want to talk about doing stuff, we want people that are going to do it. " Swansea spent the whole summer window looking for a new centre-forward, with the likes of Oli Mc Burnie, Kevin Carlos, Richard Kone, Willem Geubbels and Jusef Erabi among a host of names they considered. They eventually landed Idah on deadline day, with the Cork-born player becoming Swansea's most expensive signing outside the Premier League. "I think everybody knew that we wanted to strengthen our nine competition, " Sheehan added. "So to bring in somebody of his calibre, his physicality, his athleticism, his mentality to come here - we were delighted with that. "He's a player that I know a lot about, my coaching staff know a lot about, so when the opportunity came to have conversations it was a no-brainer really and credit to the ownership that fully backed that. " Idah could make his Swansea debut against Hull City on Saturday (15: 00 BST), having trained with his new team-mates for the first time on Thursday after being away on international duty with the Republic of Ireland. Striker Zan Vipotnik attracted interest before the transfer window closed but Swansea opted to keep him Sheehan says he could "feel that reaction" among Swansea's squad as Idah impressed during his first session. Yet there is no guarantee that Idah will walk straight into the starting side given the form of Zan Vipotnik. The Slovenian scored three goals in as many games before the international break – and also netted for his country against Sweden last week – and remains in Wales despite speculation that he could be sold before the transfer window closed. "I'm delighted he's still here, " Sheehan said. "He's had a great week and now he's showing what he's capable of. He's added that grit and that aggression that's not been consistently there. "We want players here that have a point to prove, who want to hold on to the shirt, they want to play for the shirt and take us up a level. " Latest Swansea City news, analysis and fan views 'At first, I didn't want to leave' - Idah on Celtic exit Window shows Swans owners 'want to win' - Sheehan Listen to the latest Swansea City chat on BBC Sounds Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Premier League news conferences: Saka still out but Saliba and White in training Canelo v Crawford - the defining battle for legacy Centimetre by centimetre - how Duplantis became a world star Acclaimed period mystery with an all-star cast How the 1933 Enabling Act gave Adolph Hitler unchecked power A challenging story of sexual identity starring Brian Cox Spinal Tap: The legendary comic band reunite after 40 years The making of 'showman' Duplantis - and how high can he go? Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick. Video Me or Garnacho? Rooney decides on superior bicycle kick Auld enemies to old news, but Scotland aim to reignite rivalry The acid attack that drove Newcastle's Wissa to succeed Five things to look out for in EFL with new records and derby delights Could protests lead to Vuelta being abandoned? 'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo. Video'I'm even better than last year! ' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo 'Five guys with balaclavas' - ex-Liverpool defender Wisdom on being stabbed In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Fan takes catch despite being on crutches. Video Fan takes catch despite being on crutches The must-watch events at the World Championships The Whole 10 Yards. Video The Whole 10 Yards 'Playing perfectly' - how does Alcaraz rank v men's tennis legends at 22? 'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller 'Take back little Molly' - Mc Cann takes pay cut to box Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.