Pedersen was slammed by Celtic boss Lennon earlier this year after claiming his client would definitely leave this summer. The centre-back cuts an imposing figure at 6ft 6ins, but with Southampton already completing a deal for defender Mohammed Salisu this summer, will they be making a move for another young star? Ajer's status has been a source of intrigue all summer long, with Italian big hitters AC Milan credited with a keen interest in the player. The Southampton boss was speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Burnley. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Ntcham joined the Hoops from Manchester City in 2014 and has gone on to make 73 league appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals from central midfield. Celtic Kristoffer Ajer could replace Dejan Lovren at Liverpool (Image: REUTERS) His agent Tore Pedersen said in March: "He will not extend his contract with Celtic and will leave this summer.
As early as March, his agent was claiming he was set to leave the club this summer. "I don’t want to name names, but there are some very big clubs interested in Ajer, including some who have been tracking him for a while.". The Athletic have reported that Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer has emerged as a target for Premier League newcomers West Bromwich Albion. Kristoffer Ajer and Olivier Ntcham's representatives have asked Celtic for valuations of the two players, ahead of potential moves away from Parkhead. View our online Press Pack. Virgil van Dijk has been proved right about Southampton after his success at Liverpool, Olivier Ntcham to Southampton: Celtic asking price, Lyon and Porto competition, agent's request, Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Southampton: Chelsea transfer stance, what Lampard and Hasenhuttl said. … Do not miss your chance to scoop £1m for free in this week's Super 6 round. New AC Milan coach Ralf Rangnick knows all about Ajer's qualities having faced the Premiership champions in the Europa League with RB Leipzig two years ago. Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer: Date of birth: Apr 17, 1998: Place of birth: Rælingen : Age: 22: Height: 1,98 m: Citizenship: Norway : Position: Defender - Centre-Back : Foot: right: Player agent: SEG: Current club: … News. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Kristoffer Ajer is just one of the players recently linked with a move to Southampton. Our Facebook and Twitter pages dedicated to the Saints will bring the conversation to you. While they are interested in Duffy, it could be difficult to persuade Brighton to sell to a team who they may views as rivals next season.
Reports in Italy last month claimed that the Rossoneri have reached out to Ajer's agent over a possible deal. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). "There are many who have followed him for … This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. The 22-year-old is attracting plenty of interest this summer, especially after Celtic failed to qualify for the group stages of the 2020/21 Champions League. Neil Lennon revealed after the game that some players had spoken to him about a desire to leave the club during the transfer window. CELTIC star Kristoffer Ajer has emerged as a target for Premier League new boys West Bromwich Albion, according to reports. The Daily Record state that AC Milan and Leicester are among the other clubs linked to the 22-year-old, but no bids have yet been made. Brighton man chooses to opt for a transfer to Celtic or West Ham instead. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Celtic star Kris Ajer has plenty of admirers, Slaven Bilic wants to bolster his defence for the Premier League, Celtic 6 KR Reykjavík 0: Elyounoussi bags two as Hoops smash Icelandic champions in Champions League qualifier…on same day as semi-final. O'Sullivan beaten by 18-year-old rookie at Euro Masters, Liverpool set up Arsenal tie in Carabao Cup, LeBron, Davis power Lakers to brink of Finals, Vettel conflicted with Hamilton on verge of record, Bellew: 'Hard man' Briedis was on my radar. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: Celtic and Rangers latest as Premiership clubs strengthen.