Celtic nears £1.7m deal for Sweden's Nygren, signs English from Morton

Celtic have been active in strengthening their squad ahead of the new season, securing several key signings. The club agreed to pay around £50,000 to Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton for promising 17-year-old defender Isaac English, who will join Celtic's B team to continue his development. Additionally, Celtic have struck a £1.7 million deal to sign 23-year-old Sweden international forward Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjælland, with personal terms already agreed and the club eager to complete the transfer soon. The club is also in talks to sign other players, including Ross Doohan returning to Parkhead and the potential acquisition of Royal Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha. Brendan Rodgers, who recently welcomed back Kieran Tierney, is building a squad with a mix of youth prospects and experienced players in anticipation of pre-season training. Celtic has until September 1 to finalize their summer transfer dealings as they prepare to defend their Scottish Premiership title.