Latest on race for Celtic transfer target Sondre Ørjasæter
It is thought he is still of interest but there are other clubs also credited, including French side Lille.
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According to TV Sport 2 in Norway, £11m may now be the increased asking price. And the report also claims Dutch giants PSV are now at the front of the queue for the 21-year-old.
Ørjasæter told the Norwegian outlet: "Now I feel ready to take the step, while I am doing well here with full focus on Sarpsborg.
"A transfer is not something I think about very much.
"I think that if it happens, it happens. It's not like I'll be depressed if there's no transition."
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