Bundesliga rivals emerge for Celtic linked striker

Celtic appear to have some serious competition to the signing of Mathias Kvistgaarden.

The Brondby striker was linked with Celtic during the summer transfer window with further attention expected next month with Kyogo Furuhashi, Oh Hyeon-gyu and Daizen Maeda expected to be out for key matches while they compete in the Asian Cup.

Kvistgaarden has only scored five goal is 17 league matches for Brondby but some reports from Denmark are hyping him up as the next big thing.

Celtic will carry a level of appeal for an emerging Danish footballer but a move across the border into the Bundesliga is more straightforward on a number of levels.

Football Scotland reports:

Mathias Kvistgaarden remains on Celtic’s transfer wishlist for next month – but Schalke have stolen a march on the Hoops.

Brendan Rodgers’ side are in need of at least one new striker with the likes of Kyogo, Oh and Daizen Maeda all off to the Asian Cup in early 2024. One key target previously sought after is Kvistgaarden who has impressed for Brondby since the summer.

Celts were keen to do business and bring the attacker to Glasgow but after their initial £4million bid was turfed out they refused to up that offer and negotiations broke down.

Football Scotland exclusively told you how the Scottish giants have indicated to Brondby of their intentions to improve on that offer when the window opens but they now face serious competition.

This time last year Celtic had already announced the signing of Alistair Johnston with the defender training with the club and making a January 2 debut at Ibrox.

So far no January signings have been announced but there are strong expectations from fans and Brendan Rodgers that experienced recruits will be incoming next month.