Celtic forward Benjamin Nygren has suggested he could be on the move this summer, fuelling speculation over his future at the Scottish champions.
The 25-year-old arrived at Celtic from Nordsjælland in a bargain £1.3 million deal just 12 months ago, quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s most important attacking players.
Nygren enjoyed a remarkable debut season in Scotland, finishing as Celtic’s top scorer with 21 goals across 58 appearances in all competitions.
His performances also helped the club secure a domestic double, with Nygren collecting winner’s medals in both the Premiership and the Scottish Cup.
That form elevated his status at international level, earning him a place in the Sweden squad travelling to North America for the World Cup.
Reports have since emerged linking the forward with a move to English Premier League club Tottenham, suggesting his stock has risen sharply since joining Celtic.
When pressed on his future by Swedish broadcaster Radiosporten following a World Cup warm-up fixture, Nygren offered a deliberately vague response, saying only: “We’ll see what happens.”
Sweden’s final warm-up game against Greece ended 2-2, but Nygren’s participation was briefly overshadowed by a heavy challenge that left him needing medical attention on the pitch.
The forward twisted his ankle during the tackle but played down concerns about his fitness ahead of Sweden’s Group F opener against Tunisia in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday.
Speaking to Goteborgs-Posten about the incident, Nygren described the moment clearly, saying: “I passed, then he came in and tackled me so I twisted my ankle. It hurt right then and there. We were going to change anyway so we took it safe before it was too late.”
Nygren moved to reassure supporters and coaches alike, adding: “You’ve sprained your foot before, so you can still feel the difference. I can walk, move and stand on one leg. It felt completely okay.”
The Celtic man remained philosophical about the physical nature of international football, stating: “It’s part of the sport. You give some and you get some, that’s it.”
Celtic supporters will be watching closely as the tournament unfolds, with any standout performances likely to intensify interest from clubs monitoring the Swedish forward’s situation.
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