Celtic are poised to bolster Brendan Rodgers’ team with the club’s initial high-profile addition of the summer transfer period.
Although the Hoops dominated another Premiership title, the desire for enhancement remains as strong as ever, especially with rivals Rangers expecting a new influx of capital.
Benjamin Nygren is set to be Celtic’s first summer acquisition, with Anderlecht having abandoned their pursuit to sign the Sweden international.
Nygren only has six months remaining on his contract at Nordsjaelland, where he is recovering from a productive season. Last term, the 23-year-old scored 15 goals in 30 league matches, displaying versatility and skill when playing on either flank. Additionally, he has two goals in four appearances for Sweden.
Sky Sport Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri has confirmed that Anderlecht have ended their chase to sign the forward.
Taking to X, he reports: “Anderlecht now consider that Benjamin Nygren will go to Celtic FC! After talks with his representatives, Anderlecht understand that Nygren has chosen the Scottish club over them.
“The Sweden international is now expected to complete his move to the Premiership.”
What type of player is Benjamin Nygren?
Nygren is a goal-scoring winger who is highly attack-oriented in his play. He is an engaging dribbler and an ideal candidate to overcome deep-lying opponents, making him a solid match for the challenges that Celtic encounter weekly in Scotland.
He was rated as one of the Danish league’s top dribblers by data analytics firm SciSports, who compare him in style to Vaclav Cerny, who was on loan at Rangers last season and is a player well known to Celtic fans.
But while he excels offensively, his defensive contribution is also notable, making him a well-rounded player for Celtic. He is both adept positionally, in terms of managing counters and also initiating counterattacks with his pressing, making him a solid choice for Champions League football.
Both powerful and swift, he appears an outstanding addition to this already formidable Celtic squad.