Sondre Ørjasæter first Celtic transfer offer rejected as Hoops go low on £7m asking price

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The transfer window is ramping up with less than a week to go.

Brendan Rodgers wants a striker in to replace Kyogo who left for Rennes despite Adam Idah’s stunning show vs Aston Villa in last night’s Champions League tie.

Jota has already arrived as one of two wingers but it is the other wide player the Hoops are having some issues in securing.

Sondre Ørjasæter, 21, is the playmaker the club wants in the door before Monday night’s deadline.

We told you how Celtic’s first Ørjasæter bid was submitted earlier this week.

They also face competition for the Norwegian wideman with Champions League outfit Lille also having submitted a bid for the Sarpsborg 08 star.

Now, though, 67 Hail Hail can exclusively reveal that the Norwegian outfit have rejected the initial approach from Celtic for their talisman.

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Celtic have £4.4million bid rejected for Sondre Ørjasæter

It is understood the Hoops went in with a bid of around €5.25million which equates to close to £4.4m.

But that was booted into touch by his club.

Sarpsborg are holding out for closer to the £7m range but would have reservations about selling him in the January window regardless of fee.

We told you how their sporting director, Hampus Andersson, had made it clear the club do not wish to let the player go this month as he is too important to their chances next season.

What Sarpsborg 08 chief said about Ørjasæter Celtic interest

Andersson said: “In general, Sondre is and has been a highly valued player for us.

“Our main goal is to not sell him this window and keep him for at least to the end of the season.”

Andersson appears to be a man of his word to the Sarpsborg support following Celtic’s rejected bid but it is not yet known whether or not the Scottish Premiership giants will return to the negotiating table.

They are also holding discussions with Brondby over Mathias Kvistgaarden who has been scouted this season by Celtic talent-spotters.

Eintracht Frankfurt remain in pole position for the Dane but £10m would likely do it for Celts should they wish to splash out.