The latest on Celtic's winger hunt amid 'number of targets'
The Parkhead club are 'expected' to sign versatile attacking midfielder Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjaelland, although it doesn't look like they will stop there.
Indeed, Sky Sports claims that Celtic are on the hunt for a winger this summer, and that they have 'made contact' for a number of targets, including Sondre Orjasaeter of Sarpsborg and Royal Antwerp's Michel-Ange Balikwisha.
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The latter ended an injury-ravaged 2024/25 campaign by contributing to seven goals in 11 games.
Balikwisha was linked with a move to Parkehad last summer, while Orjasaeter was said to be the subject of a £4.6 million bid from Celtic in January.
He previously addressed his failed move: "I struggled to sleep," revealed Orjasaeter.
"I didn't know if I was going to be in Norway or not. I could have moved at any moment. I had to carry my passport with me everywhere.
"When the window closed, I felt a sense of relief. I came to the conclusion that I was determined to stay in Sarpsborg and play here, because I didn't know if I was ready to leave yet.
"Going abroad now is another level up. It had become more professional and everything. There were many thoughts going through my head during that period.
"If I get a little more time in Sarpsborg, I think I'll mature and be ready for it eventually.
"Of course, you will have a better life after your career if you have more money in your account, but you only live once. For me, it is just as important to have fun along the way. It is probably even more important
"I have a lot of friends to keep me grounded. I think if I only had football, my head would explode!
"I'm not much of a fan of football, but I love having it as a job. I couldn't have a better job than what I have.
"But when I see that my friends are going on holiday or to ski at Easter, I get jealous. I'm not going to lie.
"I hope that those clubs understand that not everyone can be the same. At the same time, I have my serious side too. And I think that kind of thing comes a little with age."
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