Gustaf Lagerbielke joined Celtic in August 2023, but he struggled for regular game time in his debut season. Brendan Rodgers handed him 576 minutes from 10 games, of which only two of them were from this year.
The centre-back’s contract lasts until 2028, but his future could be away from Celtic Park.
On Tuesday, Fussball Transfers reported Celtic will most likely let him leave this summer. It was also stated SC Heerenveen are very keen and are ahead of KV Mechelen in the transfer race.
The Eredivisie side’s interest in the 24-year-old is backed up by Leeuwarder Courant, relayed by Voetbal Primeur.
It’s claimed Heerenveen ‘are in discussion’ with Celtic to sign the defender on a loan deal. The report makes no mention whether they plan to include an option or obligation to buy.
The Dutch club’s manager, Robin van Persie, currently lacks sufficient options in the heart of the defence. The Celtic player is the ‘desirable’ target for them to bolster the back line.
Heerenveen general manager Ferry de Haan remains hopeful of signing the Sweden international before the window closes.
“It is not a fait accompli yet, but we are hopeful that it will work out,” he told Leeuwarder Courant
“With Pawel Bochniewicz and Sam Kersten, we now have two central defenders. Mateja Milovanovic is still behind that but needs some time. We want to have a good line-up at the back.”
