Celtic Door Opens to Sign Silas Andersen as Offers Ready in Huge Transfer Update

Celtic FC are poised to strengthen their midfield with a potential big-money move for 21-year-old Danish international Silas Andersen from BK Häcken, as multiple clubs prepare bids amid growing interest from Scotland and beyond[1][3][4].

Andersen, a former Inter Milan youth product, developed further at FC Utrecht before securing a breakthrough at Häcken in January 2025 for €1M. He has impressed in Sweden's top flight, earning attention from Celtic and rivals Rangers, though recent reports suggest Rangers are slipping out of contention while Celtic remain firmly in the race[1][3][4]. Häcken's sporting director Martin Ericsson confirmed no formal offers yet but indicated the player could depart this winter window for a fee exceeding their record €7.25M sale, targeting around SEK 90M (€8.4M-€10M)[1][2][3].

Fotboll Direkt reports three to five clubs, including Celtic under interim manager Martin O'Neill, are readying offers next week. Interest also comes from FC Copenhagen (who had a €4.4M bid rejected in August 2025), English Championship sides, and others, but Rangers and Copenhagen are not among the imminent bidders[2][3]. Andersen's contract runs until June 2028, bolstering Häcken's strong negotiating position, with TransferFeed valuing him higher due to sustained demand[2].

Celtic, cautious amid managerial uncertainty following Wilfried Nancy's sacking, have made minimal moves like loaning Julian Araujo, but Andersen represents a bold €10M investment in untapped potential despite his lack of elite-level experience[1]. Pipping Rangers would be a transfer coup for O'Neill's side, aligning with their summer strengthening plans[3][4].

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