“We will strike the deal soon, we’re very close to signing him. He will end up coming to our side.” – Fresh update drops on Celtic transfer deal.

Heerenveen is optimistic about securing a season-long loan deal for Celtic defender Gus Lagerbielke, who joined the Scottish club from Elfsborg just a year ago. Despite his promising arrival, Lagerbielke appears to be out of Brendan Rodgers’ plans for the upcoming season, as he is currently behind Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales, and Stephen Welsh in the pecking order.

The Swedish defender’s situation has attracted interest from both Heerenveen and Belgian side Mechelen, although matching his current wages at Celtic is proving to be a challenge for the interested clubs. Ferry de Haan, the CEO of Heerenveen, expressed optimism about the potential deal in a conversation with the Leeuwarder Courant. “It is not a done deal yet, but we are hopeful that it will work out,” de Haan said. He added that Heerenveen is seeking to strengthen their central defense, where they currently have Pawel Bochniewicz and Sam Kersten as first-choice options, with Mateja Milovanovic providing backup.

Celtic’s defensive options have been a point of discussion, especially with Rodgers yet to include Yuki Kobayashi and Maik Nawricki in any of his matchday squads this season. Both players were signed in 2023 under the leadership of Mark Lawwell, who was responsible for recruitment at the time. With just over a week left in the transfer window, speculation is rife that Celtic may prioritize signing a left-back or another center-half.

The transfer window is nearing its close, and fans are eager to see if Celtic will make additional signings. The possibility of new arrivals has been a hot topic, with many speculating on how many players the club might bring in before the deadline. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Lagerbielke’s future at Celtic, the club’s focus appears to be on strengthening their squad to compete on multiple fronts this season.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Lagerbielke will get the chance to prove himself at another club on loan or if he will remain with Celtic and fight for his place in Rodgers’ plans. The coming days will be crucial in determining the next steps for both the player and the club as they navigate the final days of the transfer window.