Celtic clearly planning for Benjamin Nygren summer exit amid midfielder hunt
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(Credit: Imago) Wed 6 May 2026 17:45, UK Celtic are already planning for the upcoming summer transfer window as they look to make major upgrades to their squad.While it is unknown if the Hoops will win the Scottish Premiership title at present, a win in the Old Firm derby on Sunday would guarantee them a spot in the Champions League qualifiers next season.This could substantially boost their transfer budget as they aim to reach the league phase once more.It could also help them keep hold of their biggest stars, such as Benjamin Nygren, who has been linked to the Premier League.However, given some of Celtic’s bold transfer targets, Nygren is surely on his way out. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Celtic continue to be linked with expensive midfield targetsAhead of the transfer window, Celtic have been linked with a host of midfielders.Interest in Issa Doumbia has reportedly reemerged, while Marc Leonard is also a target after impressing on loan to Hearts.Benjamin Nygren’s Scottish Premiership stats this seasonPer 90 minutesGoals 0.59xG0.49Shots3.32Assists0.20xA0.29Chances created2.22Nygren has had an excellent campaign to date.
Credit: FotmobOn top of this, Schalke star Soufiane El-Faouzi has now been surprisingly linked to Celtic despite interest from the Premier League.Many of these players are being valued at seven or even eight figures, making any transfer significant.Given the board’s lack of investment in the squad over the past season, it is hard to imagine these would be funded from their own pockets.As a result, Nygren will surely be sold, with the money then reinvested into one or two of their midfield targets.Does Nygren want to leave Celtic?Football Insider exclusively revealed that Nygren has his heart set on a Premier League move this summer.The Swede is understood to view a move to the English top-flight as the natural next step for his career, and the Hoops star is not short on potential offers.Despite Celtic having a poor overall campaign, Nygren has been one of the few players who have shown quality throughout.To date, he has scored 15 times in the Scottish Premiership and has also assisted five goals.While the Hoops are under no pressure to sell Nygren, they will consider a sizable offer for the midfielder if one is submitted.However, it remains to be seen if the Swede will depart the club in the summer, especially if they reach the Champions League’s league phase.