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Josh McCafferty

Celtic 'reopen talks' to sign January transfer target as competition emerges

Celtic have reportedly reopened talks to sign Sarpsborg winger Sondre Orjasaeter.  

The Parkhead club were linked with a move for the 21-year-old in the January transfer window, although it ultimately never came to fruition. 

Now, Celtic have reopened talks with Sarpsborg over the wide man, although no formal offer has been made yet, according to Sky Sports. There is also said to be interest in Orjasaeter from clubs in Germany and the Netherlands. 


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Sky claimed in January that Celtic bid £4.6 million for the Norwegian, with his club holding out for £7 million. 

"I struggled to sleep," Orjasaeter previously said after his failed move to Parkhead.

"I didn't know if I was going to be in Norway or not. I could have moved at any moment. I had to carry my passport with me everywhere.

"When the window closed, I felt a sense of relief. I came to the conclusion that I was determined to stay in Sarpsborg and play here, because I didn't know if I was ready to leave yet.

"Going abroad now is another level up. It had become more professional and everything. There were many thoughts going through my head during that period.

"If I get a little more time in Sarpsborg, I think I'll mature and be ready for it eventually.

"Of course, you will have a better life after your career if you have more money in your account, but you only live once. For me, it is just as important to have fun along the way. It is probably even more important

"I have a lot of friends to keep me grounded. I think if I only had football, my head would explode!

"I'm not much of a fan of football, but I love having it as a job. I couldn't have a better job than what I have.

"But when I see that my friends are going on holiday or to ski at Easter, I get jealous. I'm not going to lie.

"I hope that those clubs understand that not everyone can be the same. At the same time, I have my serious side too. And I think that kind of thing comes a little with age."

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