Celtic offers £4.6 million bid for Ørjasæter, rejected by Sarpsborg

Celtic FC is actively pursuing new signings as the winter transfer window approaches its deadline, particularly after the departure of key striker Kyogo Furuhashi to Rennes. The club is reportedly interested in acquiring 22-year-old Mathias Kvistgaarden from Brondby, but the Danish club's £14 million asking price would require Celtic to break their existing transfer record. Additionally, Celtic has made an initial bid of £4.6 million for winger Sondre Ørjasæter, which was rejected by his current club Sarpsborg, who value him at £7 million. Meanwhile, defender Gustaf Lagerbielke is on loan at Twente Enschede, who are looking to make his move permanent for £1.75 million after he impressed during his time in the Netherlands. Manager Brendan Rodgers is also hopeful for a swift reunion with Kieran Tierney from Arsenal, pending a loan agreement, to bolster the squad ahead of Champions League matches. The club's busy transfer activity reflects their urgency to strengthen the squad after significant player exits.