Rapid Vienna have acknowledged that Celtic target Isak Jansson is set to depart the club, confirming his absence from pre-season training amid interest from the Hoops…
Isak Jansson of SK Rapid during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between SK Rapid and FK Borac at Weststadion on March 13, 2025 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
Both Rapid’s manager and sporting director seem to have come to terms with the fact that the winger is on the verge of leaving the Austrian side.
Celtic are reportedly competing with ambitious Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC to sign the Swedish winger, who is being lined up to replace Nicolas Kuhn as he closes in on a £17 million move to Serie A side Como.
The 23 year-old was brought in by Rapid to fill the void left by Kuhn following his £3 million move to Celtic in January 2024. Austrian reports claim Rapid are demanding £10 million for Jansson, even though they signed him for only £200,000 from Spanish second-tier club Cartagena last summer.
Isak Jansson controls the ball whilst under pressure from Sebastijan Herera of FK Borac during the UEFA Conference League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between SK Rapid and FK Borac at Weststadion on March 13, 2025 in Vienna, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)
The winger was withdrawn from Rapid’s pre-season training camp as a precaution, and when questioned about a possible return later in the week, he responded via The National: “Let’s wait and see.”
Rapid’s sporting director Markus Katzer disclosed that the club has already rejected an offer for Jansson. He said: “I can confirm we rejected an offer that would exceed Rapid’s transfer record.”
Rapid manager Peter Stöger is already making plans to bring in a successor for the Swedish wideman. Stöger said: “Not all transfer plans become reality. But even if they do, sometimes, someone even better comes along.
Giuseppe Ambrosino ITA, JUNE 22, 2025 – Football / Soccer : UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Slovakia Quarter-finals match between Uuder-21 Germany 3-2 Uuder-21 Italy at the DAC Arena, Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. IMAGO
Meanwhile, Cremonese have reportedly taken the lead in the pursuit of Celtic target Giuseppe Ambrosino, with reports indicating that a formal offer has been submitted. Celtic have shown interest in the Napoli forward and were keen to secure him on a season-long loan deal.
However, Italian outlets suggested the Hoops face competition, and the player was inclined to remain in Italy, although Anthony Joseph, through his own colleagues at Sky Sports Italy has stated that the player is interested in a move to Celtic.
Giuseppe Ambrosino ITA, JUNE 22, 2025 – Football / Soccer : Giuseppe Ambrosino celebrate after his goal with team players during UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 Slovakia Quarter-finals match between Uuder-21 Germany 3-2 Uuder-21 Italy at the DAC Arena, Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. Photo IMAGO
Ambrosino netted five times during his loan spell at Frosinone last season, and Napoli are open to loaning him out ahead of the coming season, this time including a potential option to buy clause.
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Tell them to get to fuc. They came 5th I a division worse than our own. What drugs are they on cos I want some.
This is the problem Celtic have. These clubs see how much money the club has hoarded and think they can rinse us.
Joke will be on them in the end cos there’s no way Celtic are paying that kind of money for anyone never mind an injury prone 200k, 9 goal involvement Austrian league diddy.
Yes true but can we really believe what’s written I’m sure Celtic wouldnt still be asking if thats the demand if it is the football worlds going mad Celtic have transfer plan and they should stick by it look what happen to old co rangers spending beyond there means and players were easier to get with English banned from Europe they thought by them when enlish back in Europe sell big never worked out Dermot Desmond won’t let that happen to Celtic FC football club Rodgers will sign his players but won’t let Celtic be held to ransom
Well clubs ses what we have received in selling on our players bought for very low prices and want the same high prices for there players we may want” its called business.