Celtic’s interest in Jakob Breum makes plenty of sense. The reported £4.4m asking price is where the debate begins.
If the Hoops are going to spend that kind of money on Breum, they must be convinced the Dane is ready to contribute straight away.
The winger has emerged on Celtic’s radar again after a failed January pursuit, with Go Ahead Eagles reportedly demanding around a £4.4m fee to do business.
That is a sizeable outlay for a player yet to prove himself outside the Eredivisie.
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Celtic’s interest in Breum is easy to understand
There is clearly something about Breum that Celtic’s recruitment team likes. The club tracked him during the winter window and have now reportedly revived their interest ahead of the new season.
At 22 years old, he fits the age profile Celtic often target. He can also operate across several attacking positions, giving Martin O’Neill useful flexibility if a deal were completed.
His recent numbers are respectable too. Breum registered six goals and five assists in 28 Eredivisie appearances during the 2025/26 season while playing more than 2,000 league minutes.
£4.4m Celtic fee only makes sense if Breum is ready now
Some supporters may see an opportunity to drive a hard bargain, but Go Ahead Eagles are not under immediate pressure to sell. Current contract information indicates Breum remains contracted until 2027, strengthening their negotiating position.
That changes the conversation around the fee. Celtic would not be paying for a player whose deal is about to expire. They would be paying a premium for a player his club still values highly.
There is nothing wrong with that if O’Neill and his staff believe Breum can make an immediate first-team impact. Spending £4.4m on a starter is one thing. Spending the same amount on a development project is another.
Breum’s numbers suggest Celtic’s interest is justified. The real question is whether the club believe he is ready to make an impact immediately.
If they do, the reported asking price becomes easier to justify. If they do not, the club should be prepared to move on.
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