Celtic is poised to submit a second transfer proposal exceeding £4 million for a premier European talent, as the club intends to conduct a thorough evaluation of incoming offers.

Celtic is poised to submit a second transfer proposal exceeding £4 million for a premier European talent, as the club intends to conduct a thorough evaluation of incoming offers.

Hampus Andersson, the sporting director of Sarpsborg, has acknowledged that he anticipates additional offers for the promising winger Sondre Orjasaeter in the coming days, given the significant interest from Celtic.

The 21-year-old Norwegian has been extensively associated with a potential transfer to Parkhead this month, with reports indicating that the Hoops had a £4.6 million bid declined by the Eliteserien club earlier this week.

Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph asserts that Sarpsborg is hesitant to part with their standout player during the January transfer window and is presently seeking a minimum of £7 million before contemplating the approval of his departure.

He stated on X: “Sarpsborg has declined Celtic’s initial offer of £4.6 million for winger Sondre Ørjasaeter.” The Norwegian club is endeavouring to fend off offers during this transfer window; however, Celtic is actively seeking to negotiate a deal.

It is understood that Sarpsborg has assessed the value of the 21-year-old player at approximately £7 million. Discussions are ongoing.Club president Andersson is preparing for additional offers prior to the closure of the transfer window on Monday evening, acknowledging, “We anticipate receiving proposals for Sondre in the forthcoming days, which will necessitate a thorough evaluation on our part.”

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is considering the potential enhancement of the team’s wide positions; however, this may depend on the forthcoming exit of Luis Palma. Palma is anticipated to finalise a loan transfer to Olympiakos, with the Greek club possessing an option to purchase him for approximately €4 million in the summer.

The Honduran international departed for Athens on Thursday in anticipation of undergoing a medical examination, with an official announcement anticipated in the forthcoming hours. In his press conference on Friday morning, Rodgers remarked, “Indeed, there exists a possibility that Luis may depart, and I anticipate that this will come to fruition.”

“Indeed, it is a loan that includes an option.” In other developments, it has been disclosed that Everton has expressed interest in a prominent player who has significantly reduced his salary to join Celtic, coinciding with the potential opportunity for a Manchester United star to transfer to the Hoops.