Celtic’s long-standing interest in Brøndby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden faces fresh pressure, with Serie A side Lazio now entering the race for the highly-rated Danish international.

Kvistgaarden, who made his senior debut for Denmark in their 2-1 win over Northern Ireland at the weekend, has been on Celtic’s radar for the best part of two seasons. Despite repeated reports about the Hoops wanting to bring him to Glasgow, no agreement has ever been reached.

Now the Hoops could be made to regret their delay, with Italian outlet CittaCeleste reporting that Lazio have placed the 22-year-old on their striker shortlist ahead of the summer window. West Ham United and Eintracht Frankfurt have also been credited with serious interest, and the competition could drive his value north of £12 million.

Kvistgaarden scored 23 goals and registered seven assists in 38 appearances last season, putting him firmly in the spotlight across Europe. With that kind of return, his market is only growing, and with no movement from Celtic, the window to get a deal done may have passed.

In more positive news, CeltsAreHere understands that Fulham striker Callum Osmand has successfully completed a medical and is now on the verge of finalising his move to Celtic. The 19-year-old Welsh forward is expected to join the first-team squad rather than the B team, with Brendan Rodgers keen to bolster his attacking options early.

Osmand was a standout in Premier League 2 last term, hitting double figures in goals while also contributing assists. With Celtic paying a training compensation fee due to his age and contract status, the move represents a smart, low-risk investment with clear upside.

While Kvistgaarden looks increasingly unlikely, Osmand’s arrival marks a step forward in Rodgers’ summer rebuild, and it may only be the beginning.