Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is circling the market for potential reinforcements and may be getting closer to achieving his wish after movement on incomings.
The transfer window has been a quiet one for the Bhoys so far, with Stephen Welsh’s loan move to KV Mechelen the only confirmed business to emanate from Parkhead.
Nevertheless, Celtic’s wish to sign a wide player could now accelerate after Nicolas Kuhn and Daizen Maeda were ruled doubtful to face Ross County. Luis Palma misses out through a bereavement, while James Forrest remains on the sidelines.
Leaving Brendan Rodgers searching for viable options, Hyunjun Yang is his only surefire bet to start in the Highlands, which is a scenario that can’t continue for too long as fixtures begin to mount.
Without further ado, 67 Hail Hail take supporters through a brief overview of the latest transfer stories emerging from the club they love.
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Celtic chase deal for Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ørjasæter
Overnight, Celtic’s interest in Sarpsborg winger Sondre Ørjasæter was stepped up a notch as details emerged confirming the club are in talks to try and sanction a deal for the Norway Under-21 international.
Fiorentina, Nice and Parma are also keen on tempting the 21-year-old away from the Eliteserien. However, his current employers want a fee of £7 million before proceeding any further.
Enjoying a productive 2024 campaign, the Bhoys’ latest target notched six goals and seven assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Possessing considerable potential, Ørjasæter would likely compete for a place with Daizen Maeda on the left flank at Celtic should a deal come to fruition.
Lazio star Gustav Isaksen is another target for Celtic
Following a similar theme, Celtic are admirers of Lazio winger Gustav Isaksen and have revived their interest in the Denmark international after previously having an enquiry rebuffed last summer.
According to reports, the former FC Midtjylland could cost a steep fee of around £12.5 million, though the Serie A outfit are open to selling him if it opens up new scenarios on the market.
The 23-year-old has registered three goals and three assists in 25 appearances across all competitions this season as Lazio look to cement their credentials for Champions League qualification.
Potentially, there is a pathway where they could use outgoings to raise funds to strengthen their bid for continental football. Celtic may be the beneficiaries if circumstances align.
Greg Taylor open to Celtic exit amid interest from MLS clubs
Last, but not least, Greg Taylor is open to leaving Celtic for Major League Soccer and has interest from several clubs Stateside as his contract situation veers into uncertainty at Parkhead.
Kieran Tierney is in the frame to come in on a pre-contract in the summer from Arsenal, and it remains to be seen if he joins on a pre-contract once the finer details of a deal are thrashed out between all parties.
Leaving Taylor at risk of losing his first-team slot, there is a chance he could now depart despite being one of Celtic’s most long-serving assets after his move from Kilmarnock in 2019.
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