David Wagner has no regrets over sanctioning Adam Idah's loan move to Celtic, despite sweating over the fitness of key striking duo Josh Sargent and Ashley Barnes ahead of Thursday's play-off second leg at Leeds. 

Idah has spent the second half of the season on loan at Celtic, with Norwich signing Bologna striker Sydney van Hooijdonk on loan as his replacement. 

The Dutchman is yet to start for Norwich, whilst Idah has scored seven goals in 13 Scottish Premiership appearances since moving north of the border. 

With City concerned over Sargent's and Barnes' fitness ahead of their big Elland Road clash, Wagner has explained why he has no regrets over sanctioning the deal to take Idah to Celtic Park. 

"Every manager likes to have good players, and Adam is a very good player," Wagner said. "On him, the decision that we made in the winter window to send him out on loan paid off perfectly.

"I was really backing him when he knocked on my door because I thought this was exactly what he needed to go out of this building and this environment where he knows everybody and everybody knows him and to go for a new challenge.

"He has a talent, but sometimes you need this boost, which you only get when you leave a club and go into another environment. The only thing that has got better after Adam left here is the music in the dressing room, because he is no longer in charge of the music box.

"I really wish him all the best for the final at Celtic to finish at a high."

The Pink Un: Adam Idah has netted seven goals in 13 Scottish Premiership appearances since moving to Celtic. Adam Idah has netted seven goals in 13 Scottish Premiership appearances since moving to Celtic. (Image: PA Images)

Idah is poised to return to Norwich this summer, but is likely to generate interest again. Wagner was quick to praise Celtic chief Brendan Rodgers for his role in helping Idah regain his confidence. 

"I worked with him for a year and we had the conversations more than once - I think the idea grew over the last couple of months [before January] and I absolutely have seen where he comes from.

"I had the same thoughts in my head before as well. Then he and we found a very good loan - big credit to Brendan and Celtic for how they've used him. He's made a big impact and hopefully he can help them reach their target."