Celtic agree deal for winger, Rangers target defender, Atletico Madrid want Scotland star – Scottish transfers

Saturday transfer bulletin involving Celtic, Rangers and Scotland star

With less than 48 hours until the transfer window opens, here are the latest transfer rumours surrounding Scottish football…

Celtic agree deal for ‘fearless winger’

Celtic appear set to make Nordsjaelland winger Benjamin Nygren their first new signing of the summer transfer window. The Parkhead club have already sealed a return for former left-back Kieran Tierney, who has rejoined his boyhood side on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at Arsenal. Now manager Brendan Rodgers is closing in on the capture of Sweden international Nygren after reportedly beating off competition from clubs across Europe to agree personal terms with the 23-year-old.

According to Sky Sports, Celtic are now in discussions with Nordsjaelland over a transfer fee, with the Danes said to be looking for around £2million for a player whose contract expires in six months. Nygren scored 16 goals and registered four assists last season to earn a place in the Superliga Team of the Year. He also recently made his international breakthrough with two goals in three caps.

His Sweden teammate, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, recently talked up the player’s abilities. “It was very good to play with Benjamin,” Isak said. “I really enjoyed it. It’s clear he is a fearless player who has a lot of confidence. Playing with a winger like that who is able to provide good crosses can only be beneficial for someone like me. I think he did incredibly well in the two games (against Hungary and Algeria) and it was a nice boost for him that he was also able to score his goal too.”