Rangers and Celtic 'expected' to have scouts watching ace on Bundesliga radar as transfer chase heats up
The midfielder has been strongly linked with Rangers and Celtic previously.
German reports have claimed Rangers and Celtic scouts are set to cast their eye over a star both clubs were linked to in the January transfer window.
Silas Andersen has been a standout for Swedish side Hacken and has attracted several rumours of interest from across Europe. Rangers and Celtic were prominently linked in January and new links have emerged from the Bundesliga ahead of the summer. FC Koln are claimed to be another back in the mix.
They could possibly require a replacement for Eric Martel in the summer and see Andersen, who has featured 50 times overall for Hacken with six goals and three assists over 50 matches, as an ideal candidate. Copenhagen in Denmark are another side they claim that there are rumours surrounding while ‘British sources’ suggest Old Firm scouting missions are nigh. Rangers signed Tochi Chukwuani on a long-term contract for their engine room in the winter window while Celtic turned to experienced campaigner Alex Oxlade Chamberlain on an initial deal until the end of the season.
Who wants to sign Silas Andersen in the summer transfer window?
It’s stated in Express: “FC Koln’s midfield machine Eric Martel is still hesitant in April to extend his expiring contract with FC – sporting director Thomas Kessler is likely already looking for possible alternatives. Is Silas Andersen once again a topic of discussion at 1. FC Köln? At least the Danish midfield technician could soon be.
“The matter was already hot in winter. According to information obtained by EXPRESS.de, FC still has the 21-year-old on their radar! However, Häcken has been working on his negotiating position in the meantime. In March, the defensive midfielder extended his contract in Sweden early, until 2029. Anyone wanting Andersen will likely have to dig even deeper into their pockets now than they did in the winter.
“Whether FC Köln will submit another bid is uncertain. Their own squad planning will likely be the deciding factor. Should midfield leader Eric Martel leave the club in the summer, the question of reinforcements in the center would be revisited. So far, Martel hasn't been able to commit to any offer.
What player are Rangers and Celtic set to scout ahead of summer transfer window?
“Andersen – both technically skilled and strong in tackles – would then be an obvious choice. In this case, FC would have to prevail against some well-known competition. According to Danish media and British sources, FC Copenhagen, as well as the traditional Scottish clubs Rangers and Celtic Glasgow, are also expected to send scouts to the Swedish first division club. “
Both sides of the Old Firm are currently locked in a Premiership title race, Rangers second and a point off leaders Hearts, while defending champions Celtic are a place back and three off the Jambos. Next up for the Light Blues is a home clash with Motherwell while the Hoops face Falkirk after this weekend’s Scottish Cup semi-final versus St Mirren.
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