Celtic were credited with interest in Mathias Kvistgaarden in the summer, and although the deal didn’t take shape, the Brøndby IF star was flattered to be linked with Brendan Rodgers’ side.
Back in September, the striker stated it was a “great and huge honour” to be linked to Celtic.
The 22-year-old could have an opportunity to make a switch to Celtic Park in the winter market.
That’s according to Tipsbladet, who say Celtic’s interest in the player has ‘hardly cooled’.
Kvistgaarden has struggled with multiple injuries this season and still starred, managing 14 goals and five assists from 22 matches. The Danish club rejected a big offer from an unnamed Bundesliga side in the last window.
Tipsbladet journalist Farzam Abolhosseini says the ‘time has come’ for him to leave, and Celtic are still in the picture. He advises Brendan Rodgers’ side to make a quick approach to avoid potential battle with other clubs.
“No, because Celtic have almost become too small a club. If he continues like this, with these stats, Celtic can’t keep up anymore. Now is the time for them to strike, and I could well imagine them coming back, just like those medium-sized Bundesliga clubs that were in play a few months ago are also coming back,” he said.
Carsten V Jensen was the sporting director when the Danish club rejected offers in the last window. He’s no longer at Brøndby and that should make it relatively easier for Celtic or another club to sign Kvistgaarden in January.
“Yes, because ‘CV’ was notoriously difficult to negotiate with. He always said no to the first 10 offers. We’re also dealing with people, so I could easily imagine that Kvistgaarden could succeed in getting a yes, this time,” Abolhosseini explained.
