Anthony Joseph, a reporter for Sky Sports, claims that Celtic has now made an attempt to sign Sondre Orjasaeter. The Hoops have made an initial bid to sign the 21-year-old after negotiating a transfer earlier this month.
Sarpsborg sporting director Hampus Andersson has since told Sky Sports that the club’s aim is not to sell Orjasaeter in the current window: “Sondre is and has been a highly valued player for us. Our main goal is to not sell him this window and keep him for at least to the end of the season.”
The Norway U21 international can play as a left-winger or right-winger, so would offer another versatile option in the final third for Rodgers and co after landing Jota.
| Orjasaeter’s club stats | Sarpsborg | Sogndal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 32 | 63 |
| Goals | 6 | 9 |
| Assists | 7 | 8 |
He is at the top of his game with his Transfermarkt valuation rocketing from €750,000 to a career-high €6m in the space of 12 months, with Football Talent Scout Jaden Dakwa hailing Orjasaeter’s intelligence on the pitch.
“Sondre Orjasaeter can affect football matches even when he does not score. Orjasaeter’s best attribute could be his football brain. He makes very intelligent decisions on the pitch.”
