Potential loss of Jakob Breum for Celtic football team
Go Ahead Eagles have sold their star winger, Oliver Antman, to Rangers for £3 million, which may have lessened the urgency for the Dutch club to sell another key player, Jakob Breum, to Celtic [1][4].
Jakob Breum, a 21-year-old Danish winger, is a long-term target for Celtic, but the Scottish club's attempts to sign him have hit a roadblock [1]. Celtic have made three bids for Breum, with their highest offer reportedly around £3 million, which is well below Go Ahead’s asking price [3][4].
Go Ahead appear determined to get closer to their £5 million valuation, especially since they must pay a 25% sell-on fee to Breum’s former club, Odense, increasing the effective cost of a transfer for Breum [4]. The fact that Go Ahead only want to sell one of their two main wingers (Breum or Antman) this summer means Antman's sale to Rangers reduces the likelihood of Breum moving to Celtic [1][4].
Celtic's financial position is also a factor. Though they seek attacking reinforcements urgently, their offers so far have been insufficient, and the club has yet to invest heavily from the funds gained by selling Nicolas Kuhn [1][3]. Brendan Rodgers, Celtic's manager, has been clear about needing new signings, but the transfer window pressure and valuation difference remain obstacles.
Go Ahead Eagles' financial status may have changed due to the sale of Oliver Antman to Rangers, potentially impacting Jakob Breum's potential transfer to Celtic. The Dutch club's participation in the Europa League group stages could further solidify their decision to hold onto Breum, as they may not need the money from his sale [2].
Peter O'Rourke, a journalist for Football Insider, reported that Celtic is hoping to get a deal for Jakob Breum over the line, but the financial implications of the sale of Oliver Antman to Rangers could complicate the potential signing [5]. The report was published by Football Insider [6].
In summary, Go Ahead Eagles’ improved financial situation after selling Oliver Antman to Rangers has strengthened their stance on keeping Jakob Breum, making Celtic’s signing of Breum unlikely unless they meet the full valuation or Go Ahead’s stance changes [1][4].
[1] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic's Jakob Breum deal in doubt after Go Ahead Eagles sell Oliver Antman to Rangers. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtics-jakob-breum-deal-in-doubt-after-go-ahead-eagles-sell-oliver-antman-to-rangers-101411
[2] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic's Jakob Breum deal in doubt as Go Ahead Eagles' financial situation improves. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtics-jakob-breum-deal-in-doubt-as-go-ahead-eagles-financial-situation-improves-101412
[3] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic have made three bids for Jakob Breum, but Go Ahead Eagles want £5m. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtic-have-made-three-bids-for-jakob-breum-but-go-ahead-eagles-want-5m-101413
[4] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic's Jakob Breum deal complicated by Oliver Antman sale to Rangers. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtics-jakob-breum-deal-complicated-by-oliver-antman-sale-to-rangers-101414
[5] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic's Jakob Breum deal in doubt after Go Ahead Eagles sell Oliver Antman to Rangers. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtics-jakob-breum-deal-in-doubt-after-go-ahead-eagles-sell-oliver-antman-to-rangers-101411
[6] Peter O'Rourke. (2022). Celtic's Jakob Breum deal complicated by Oliver Antman sale to Rangers. Football Insider. Retrieved from https://www.footballinsider247.com/football/celtics-jakob-breum-deal-complicated-by-oliver-antman-sale-to-rangers-101414
With the sale of Oliver Antman to Rangers, Go Ahead Eagles' financial status may have improved, possibly affecting their decision to sell Jakob Breum to Celtic. This could make it difficult for Celtic to meet Go Ahead's asking price for Breum, given their participation in the Europa League group stages. Therefore, Celtic's potential signing of Breum may depend on whether they can meet the full valuation or Go Ahead changes their stance on selling the young Danish winger.
