The transfer saga surrounding Brondby’s Danish Under-21 striker Mathias Kvistgaarden has taken another twist. Despite earlier reports suggesting that Celtic’s £4 million bid had been rejected and the deal was off the table [Anthony Joseph, Sky Sports], transfer guru Nicolò Schira claims that the Scottish champions are on the brink of securing the player for £4.5 million. This comes in stark contrast to Sky Sports, who had indicated that the deal looked dead in the water.

The situation has been a rollercoaster for Celtic fans and management alike. Initially, the club’s £4 million offer was turned down, leading many to believe that the pursuit was over, especially as the striker role was not considered a top priority.

The imminent signing of Honduran winger Luis Palma, who can also fill in as a forward, seemed to further dampen the need for Kvistgaarden.

However, Schira’s latest update has thrown a spanner in the works, reigniting hopes that Kvistgaarden could yet be donning the green and white hoops.

If the deal goes through at the increased £4.5 million price tag, it would mark a significant coup for Brendan Rodgers, who is keen to bolster his attacking options.

A lot can happen between now and Friday’s deadline. Expect a flurry of conflicting reports, last-minute twists, and a healthy dose of rumours as the clock ticks towards midnight. After all, it’s a long time until Friday, and in the transfer market, that’s practically an eternity.