Celtic have set their sights on signing Brondby IF forward Mathias Kvistgaarden in January, sources have told Football Insider.

Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Celtic scouts are continuing to “keep tabs” on the 22-year-old.

The striker himself has suggested that he would be interested in a move away to a new league for a fresh challenge, and the Hoops are long-term admirers of him.

The striker has scored 13 goals in 20 appearances across all competitions this season which has seen him gain plenty of admirers around Europe.

If a deal isn’t possible in January then the Scottish giants are prepared to be patient and look at seeing if he could be signed next summer.

It is believed that Brendan Rodgers has a strong enough squad to compete on all fronts if there are no injuries between now and the end of the season, but further strength in depth is something he’s looking to secure.

Celtic are aiming to strengthen their squad to be more competitive

Rodgers wants to enhance his squad if possible to give his team the best chance of succeeding on all fronts, especially in Europe.

The Scottish giants are currently 20th in the Champions League table after the opening five games.

Another player that the Hoops are monitoring is Motherwell teenager Lennon Miller, who is catching the eye of numerous teams.

Football Insider revealed that Celtic are able to afford Miller while their Old Firm rivals Rangers cannot, giving them the edge in the hunt for the 18-year-old.

Celtic will be back in action in a top of the table clash against Aberdeen on Wednesday (4 December).

In other news, Christian Eriksen to Celtic? O’Rourke shares update on January deal.

Celtic and Rangers keen to take ‘special’ £60m Premier League star on loan, January deal possible

Rangers need to do something special in January if they are to make up the current 11-point gap on Celtic.

Philippe Clement has overseen a woeful start to the 2024/25 campaign at Ibrox, winning only seven of 12 Scottish Premiership outings so far this season, with Celtic still unbeaten under Brendan Rodgers.

A gap of this margin will take some effort to make up, but TBR Football understand Rangers are motivated to do exactly that by bringing a top Premier League talent to Glasgow in Evan Ferguson – although Celtic are also keen.

Celtic and Rangers set to do battle over Evan Ferguson

Sources have now informed TBR Football that both the Bhoys and the Gers want to sign the Republic of Ireland international on loan this winter – after Brighton made him available for a January move.

Ferguson – who Jamie Carragher called a “special” talent – has struggled for playing time under Fabian Hurzeler at the Amex Stadium so far this season, making just one Premier League start.

TBR Football understand the £60m-rated Irishman has become frustrated with his lack of action, and the Seagulls have now given the green light for a loan exit in January.

Celtic and Rangers have both expressed an interest in Ferguson – who has been compared to Alan Shearer – while TBR Football are also aware that West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Fulham are keen.

A gap of this margin will take some effort to make up, but TBR Football understand Rangers are motivated to do exactly that by bringing a top Premier League talent to Glasgow in Evan Ferguson – although Celtic are also keen.

Celtic and Rangers set to do battle over Evan Ferguson

Sources have now informed TBR Football that both the Bhoys and the Gers want to sign the Republic of Ireland international on loan this winter – after Brighton made him available for a January move.

Ferguson – who Jamie Carragher called a “special” talent – has struggled for playing time under Fabian Hurzeler at the Amex Stadium so far this season, making just one Premier League start.

TBR Football understand the £60m-rated Irishman has become frustrated with his lack of action, and the Seagulls have now given the green light for a loan exit in January.

Celtic and Rangers have both expressed an interest in Ferguson – who has been compared to Alan Shearer – while TBR Football are also aware that West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Fulham are keen.

When asked if Celtic had ever made a bid for him during his time with St Kevin’s Boys and Bohemians, Ferguson told Open Goal: “Nah I don’t think so, but I went on a few trials when I was younger. (When asked for his favourite Celtic player) I don’t know. At the minute I am going to say Liam Scales.”