Kristoffer Ajer

Kristoffer Ajer was one of the several key players who departed Celtic last summer. The Norwegian ended up joining Brentford in the Premier League and he has had an up and down time there through the course of the season. On the other hand, the Hoops have done a pretty good job of replacing him in the squad as they close in on an unlikely double.

Southampton fans chanted for manager Ralph Hasenhuttl to be sacked as their side conceded two goals in 61 seconds in a comprehensive 3-0 loss at Brentford. The sell-out travelling support sang "sacked in the morning" at their manager as his side fell to a ninth defeat on the road from 18 games this season, with Hasenhuttl himself later admitting his side "are not playing like a Premier League team".

Brentford will have Kristoffer Ajer and Christian Norgaard available for Saturday’s visit of Burnley. The duo were forced off with knocks in last weekend’s 3-1 win at Norwich but have been passed fit by boss Thomas Frank. Bees only absentee will be midfielder Josh Dasilva, who will serve...

When Brentford were attempting to persuade Kristoffer Ajer to pick west London over a series of other suitors, they went for a typically novel approach. The club hierarchy told the 23-year-old what he wasn’t good at.“They were very positive but also very keen to develop my weaknesses as well,” Ajer laughs now to The Independent. “That was something I appreciated. I had some great conversations with the other clubs as well, but Brentford were telling me what I had to develop. That’s something I really like as a person, to know what I need to do to reach the level...

It is safe to say that Kristoffer Ajer has made a bright start to life in the Premier League since joining Brentford earlier in the summer from Celtic. The Norwegian star has surprised many with his quick transition to England’s top flight and he has made a brilliant admission regarding the Hoops for that.

Kristoffer Ajer’s family will make a familiar trip over from Norway this weekend to watch their beloved Liverpool – but they will do so to cheer on Brentford against Jurgen Klopp’s men.The Bees have already claimed 2-0 Premier League wins over Arsenal and Wolves but will face the biggest test since their promotion on Saturday evening when Liverpool visit the Brentford Community Stadium.It will be an extra special occasion for Ajer, a summer signing from Celtic, as he goes up against the club he supported as a boy.“We know Liverpool is one of the best teams in the world,” Ajer...

Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer heaped praise on striker Ivan Toney after Saturday’s 2-0 win at Wolves but his own reaction to making a goal-saving challenge on Hwang Hee-Chan spoke volumes about the mentality that earned three points. Toney was the star of the show but a collective defensive effort was...

Brentford have signed Norway centre-back Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic on a five-year-deal. The 23-year-old has joined the newly-promoted Premier League club for an undisclosed fee. Ajer was a first-team regular for Celtic over the past four seasons, during which he won three consecutive Scottish Premiership titles. Bees boss Thomas Frank...

Newly-promoted Brentford have confirmed the signing of Norway international Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic. The defender has been attracting admiring glances from Premier League clubs for a number of years now, with both Manchester clubs, Leicester, Everton and Wolves credited with an interest in the 23-year-old. Potential suitors for Ajer haven't...

Kristoffer Ajer singled out Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy for praise as he said farewell to Hoops fans following his move to Brentford. The Norway international completed his move to the Premier League newcomers just as Celtic announced a deal to bring in a replacement centre-back in the shape of Sweden international Carl Starfelt from Rubin Kazan.

Brentford have signed Norway international defender Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic for an undisclosed fee. Ajer completed a medical before signing a five-year contract, with the deal subject to international clearance. The 23-year-old joined Celtic shortly after his 18th birthday and spent the second half of his first year in Scotland...

Kristoffer Ajer posted a message to Celtic this evening after completing his move to Brentford today. The Norwegian defender clearly retains a great affinity for the club and is leaving to develop is career by playing in the Premier League. Celtic have done very well in their central defender dealing...

Kristoffer Ajer has joined Premier League newcomers Brentford from Celtic on a five-year deal for an initial £13.5m. Ajer, who is highly rated and was also a target for Norwich, completed a medical this week and was not in Celtic's squad that drew 1-1 against FC Midtjylland in their Champions League qualifier first-leg on Tuesday.