Celtic in talks to sign winger as price tag and suitors around Europe emerge for exciting target

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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is upping the ante in the transfer market as the Bhoys look to stem mounting injury problems with some fresh additions.

Today, the Bhoys face Ross County with only one fit winger in Hyunjun Yang. Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn are injury doubts and could miss out on participation in the Highlands.

Luis Palma hasn’t travelled with the group due to a family bereavement, while James Forrest remains on the sidelines for Celtic.

Imaginably, Parkhead chiefs realise the gravity of the situation amid a heavy fixture schedule. Additions are needed to avoid this scenario becoming a regular feature in the coming weeks.

Stepping up the hunt for reinforcements, Brendan Rodgers has acted and supporters will be waiting on tenterhooks to see if his latest pursuit comes to fruition.

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Celtic find out price tag as Sondre Ørjasæter talks continue

According to Sky Sports, Celtic are in talks to sign Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ørjasæter as interest begins to mount in the exciting Norwegian from around Europe.

Alongside the Bhoys, Parma, Nice and Fiorentina are also keeping close tabs on his situation as his form in the Eliteserien doesn’t go unnoticed.

Sarpsborg won’t be rolled over in any pursuit for their star man, who they are demanding a fee in the region of £7 million for before permitting any sale.

Last campaign, Ørjasæter registered six goals and seven assists in 32 appearances across all competitions for the top-flight outfit. He has also been a regular in the Norway Under-21 set-up as of late.

Celtic have been following Ørjasæter since December

As pointed out by Joseph, Celtic have been interested in Ørjasæter since last month, with RB Salzburg another reported suitor in the hunt to sign the 21-year-old.

Historically, the Bhoys have an excellent relationship with Scandinavia and it is a market that the club should be looking to explore due to the potential to find hidden gems within relatively close geographical proximity.

Hopefully, Ørjasæter can be convinced that Parkhead is the correct environment to take his next career step. The Oslo-born man would definitely earn regular minutes due to injury problems in the wide berths and potential outgoings.