Celtic could be in the market to bring in more attackers to bolster their squad between now and when the summer transfer window slams shut at the start of September.
One player who does not appear likely to end up at Parkhead this summer, though, is long-term target and Denmark international Mathias Kvistgaarden.
The Daily Record reported earlier this summer that Celtic cooled their interest in the striker, after they failed to sign him in January and last year, ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Kvistgaarden is now reportedly closing in on a move to Championship side Norwich City, having turned down the chance to sign for Ligue 1 outfit Lens.
What Kvistgaarden could have brought to Celtic
If the Hoops had managed to secure a deal for the forward this year, or last year when they were interested, then they could have had a lethal centre-forward option in the Scottish Premiership.
However, it would have been a gamble for the club because he has yet to prove himself outside of the Danish top-flight, in which the striker has been fantastic.
| Kvistgaarden (Superliga) | 23/24 | 24/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 24 | 29 |
| Goals | 8 | 17 |
| Big chances missed | 9 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 6 | 5 |
| Assists | 5 | 5 |
| Stats via Sofascore | ||
As you can see in the table above, Kvistgaarden has made a big impact in front of goal in the last two Superliga seasons for Brondby, which suggests that the potential was there for him to be an exciting signing for the Premiership champions.
However, Celtic could find an even better striker for Brendan Rodgers this summer by swooping to sign £6.8m Girona centre-forward Bojan Miovski instead.
Why Celtic should sign Bojan Miovski
The Hoops were linked with an interest in the former Aberdeen man earlier this summer, and they should press ahead with a move for the Macedonia international to bolster their squad.
Miovski could be an even better striker than Kvistgaarden for Celtic because he has already proven his quality in the Premiership, and shown potential in European competitions.
🗣︔Neil Warnock’s Aberdeen have sprung a surprise!” Bojan Miovski equalises against Rangers on the stroke of half-time. Watch analysis of the first half live on @SkyFootball 📺 pic.twitter.com/avRQOFbOJ7 — Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 6, 2024
The left-footed marksman scored 32 Premiership goals in two seasons with the Dons, in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 campaigns, whilst Kvistgaarden has only scored 25 Superliga goals in the last two terms combined.
This shows that Miovski has proven that he can score goals more frequently than the Danish forward whilst already proving himself in the league that Celtic play in.
The Macedonia international has also scored two goals in five Conference League games and two goals in two Europa League qualifiers, whilst Kvistgaarden has never scored above the level of Conference League qualifiers.
This suggests that Celtic could have more confidence in Miovski’s ability to deliver on the European stage, given what he has achieved in his career, which is another reason why he could be an even better centre-forward option for the club.
ðŸ—£ï¸ “That was the moment he was waiting for!” Bojan Miovski fires Aberdeen ahead against Celtic! Watch the second-half live on Sky Sports 📺 pic.twitter.com/zHnwxJHFzz — Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 3, 2024
The Girona striker, who was once dubbed a “complete number 9” by journalist Josh Bunting, has the experience in Scotland to be able to hit the ground running for the Hoops, making him an ideal target.
Kvistgaarden, meanwhile, has never played in Scotland and there are no guarantees that he would adapt to the league, which is not a concern that they would have about Miovski.
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