Celtic are in an interesting spot as the Scottish Premiership moves into the final few weeks. Fans at Celtic Park recently saw the team grind out a 1-0 win over St Mirren, coming right after a tough 2-2 draw with Dundee. Interim boss Martin O’Neill is still in charge, having stepped in to settle things down after a shaky run for the club.
These points keep the Bhoys right in the mix for trophies, with a massive Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren coming up this weekend at Hampden. Even though there’s plenty of talk about who will take the job permanently, the players have put in the work on the pitch. The squad is still churning out results despite all the chatter about a massive rebuild once the summer transfer window opens.
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Benjamin Nygren eyes English top-flight move
Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke reports that Swedish midfielder Benjamin Nygren is looking for a move to the Premier League. He’s keen on the jump after a brilliant debut season in Scotland, where he’s arguably become the Glasgow side’s most important player. The 24-year-old has bagged 15 goals in 32 league games this year, which works out to a scoring rate of 0.64 goals per 90 minutes.
Aside from his clinical finishing, Nygren is a creative force with 5 assists and a pass completion rate of 82.67%. His expected assists (xA) of 0.29 per 90 minutes puts him in the top 94% of players in the Premiership (stats via Footy Stats). Tottenham Hotspur have already come forward as a lead suitor, with reports suggesting they could put up £26 million to get the deal done. While Celtic don’t have to sell for financial reasons, they are willing to talk if an offer hits their valuation.
Should Celtic sanction a record sale?
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – FEBRUARY 01: Benjamin Nygren of Celtic arrives prior to the William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on February 01, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
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Losing a player of Nygren’s calibre leaves the Celtic Park hierarchy with a tough choice. If the club take an offer north of £26 million, they’d be making a huge profit on a player who arrived for much less only a year ago. That kind of money would give the next permanent manager a serious war chest to strengthen several positions.
Fans often get frustrated seeing their best talent leave, but the level of interest from England makes a move feel almost certain. Often, keeping a player who has his heart set on the Premier League leads to a drop in performance. Celtic might be better off cashing in while his value is at its peak to make sure they have the budget for a real Champions League push next year. Replacing 20 goal contributions is a big ask, but the money from a sale like this gives the board a rare chance to improve the team as a whole.
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