CELTIC are back in the market for a Danish team-mate of former Hoops hero Matt O’Riley.
Brendan Rodgers has made no secret of trying to strengthen his side’s attacking options on the flanks – where the likes of Yang and Luis Palma have struggled to convince.
Gustav Isaksen in action[/caption]
Isaksen in action against Roma[/caption]
Brendan Rodgers has persuaded the Hoops’ paymasters to back his plans by spending big in the transfer market for the likes of Arne Engels and Adam Idah.
It appears a big money move for Kieran Tierney on a pre-contract is imminent and the Hoops may not be set to stop there.
That’s because it’s being reported out in Italy that the Parkhead side are back in for Gustav Isaksen.
The Lazio winger came through the ranks at Danish side Midjytlland, although he didn’t play in either of the clashes against Ange Postecoglou‘s Hoops.
But he banged in 22 goals for the Danish side in his final season there and is now taking his first steps into the Danish national team alongside ex-Hoops hero Matt O’Riley, where he has two goals in his six caps to date.
Celtic were credited with a major interest in the player back in the summer – but were believed not to have followed up their interest with a formal offer when it became clear the player wanted to stay in Rome.
Now Radio Sei are reporting that the Hoops are back in for the player, alongside various unnamed English Premier League clubs and Serie A outfit Bologna.
They also say that Lazio would prefer to wait until the summer and are asking for £12.5m for the player.
That could be a bit rich for Celtic although the Hoops have shown now they are prepared to push the boat out for the right player.
The pacy and prolific Isaksen might just be that player.
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