Mohamed Elyounoussi struggled for regular playing time in his debut season at Southampton and a change of managers midway through last season didn’t help the forward.
Earlier this month, Ralph Hassenhüttl admitted the need to “find a solution”, if the 25-year-old is unhappy being a bit part player at the club.
Several sides, including Middlesbrough and Leeds United were interested in acquiring the Norway international’s services prior to his switch to Celtic last week.
He joined the Hoops on a season-long loan deal and VG in Norway explain Boro and the Whites also looked at the possibility of signing him on a temporary deal earlier this summer.
However, the Saints owned player ‘turned down’ Leeds and Middlesbrough, yet no reason is given for his decision.
VG also explains Werder Bremen also made a last minute effort for Elyounoussi prior to his switch to Celtic, but it was ‘too late’ for the German club.
