Celtic seem to be showing a lot more swiftness this summer than they usually do. Of course, there will be some moves that might take some time to unlock. That is just the nature of the transfer market. But the Hoops do not seem eager to let things drag on, if they can be done quickly. The Scottish champions might be close to their first high-profile signing of the summer.
Of course, Kieran Tierney's arrival has already been announced by Celtic. But in that case, the pre-contract agreement had been in place for months.
Now, as reported by Expressen, Celtic are currently the favourites to sign Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjaelland. The parties are said to be close to an agreement.
Nygren has been linked with a few clubs in recent times. Anderlecht, FC Copenhagen, and teams in the Bundesliga and the MLS are believed to also be interested in signing the Swedish international. But he appears to have decided on Celtic as his next destination.
'Close' - Celtic named favourites to sign in-demand player
Nygren might prove to be a fantastic signing for Celtic. He ticks a lot of boxes that the Hoops look for when making a signing.
Nygren is 23 years of age, a full Swedish international and already has a ton of experience under his belt. He also scored 16 goals and provided 4 assists in 32 appearances for Nordsjaelland in the 24/25 campaign. That is the kind of output you expect from a starter at Celtic.
Also, Nygren has the potential to develop and move for a significantly bigger transfer fee in the future. Right now, he is in the final six months of his contract. So, Nordsjaelland are believed to open to offers in the region of £1.7 million, which has to be considered a bargain when you have a look at the Swedish international's pedigree and proven record.