The potential acquisitions are aimed at boosting Bolton’s attacking threat, improving goal-scoring, and supporting their push for promotion from League One.

Bolton are considering loan deals for Corey Blackett-Taylor and Rob Apter, while Lewis Temple and Ruben Rodrigues would come on permanent deals to strengthen the squad.

Kenny has eight Scottish Premiership starts this season, including a notable brace against Falkirk, and has youth-level Ireland exposure.

There are lingering expectations from Rodgers’ era about Kenny having a big future at Celtic, indicating a potential resistance to a permanent sale.

Bolton’s next match is an away fixture at AFC Wimbledon with a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday.

Bolton Wanderers are pursuing up to two new signings before the January transfer deadline, with Ryan Hardie emerging as their top striker target amid competition from Wrexham and several Championship clubs.

Kenny has been sidelined with a calf injury and has had limited first-team opportunities since his earlier run under O’Neill.

Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley dismissed any talk of competition for Hardie, suggesting the striker will not be returning to Plymouth.

Schumacher has signaled no immediate outgoing transfers and believes the squad has been trimmed appropriately, with some players moving on for playing time elsewhere.

Fans criticize recent squad decisions, including the sale of Dacres-Cogley and continued use of Cyrus Christie at wing-back, calling for more pace and defensive balance.

Hardie, 28, has limited Championship game time this season with six appearances for Wrexham, after joining from Plymouth Argyle last summer.

Hardie’s move is complicated by a knee injury and interest from other clubs, and Bolton would only pursue him if they can also sign another striker.