Kristoffer Ajer

Stephen Welsh has backed want-away Celtic team-mate Kristoffer Ajer to reach the top if he gets his wish for a Parkhead exit. The Norway international has heaped fresh woe on the Celtic support already reeling from the club’s failed move for Eddie Howe by announcing it is time for him to move on.

AC Milan have ended their interest in Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to Sky Sports. The report claims that while Norwich and Newcastle United are supposedly interested, the Rossoneri have cooled on the Norwegian. Ajer had been heavily linked to a move to Celtic’s Europa League opponents. In November, reports claimed that Paolo Maldini had been watching him. Alongside Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic and Strasbourg’s Mohamed Simakan, Ajer was a valid choice for the Italian giants [Milan News 24].

Celtic’s week from hell has gone from bad to worse after Kristoffer Ajer revealed he wants to check out of Parkhead this summer. The Hoops faithful are still reeling from last Friday’s news that the club’s pursuit of Eddie Howe had collapsed. Celtic have now clocked up 100 days without...

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer has confirmed he wants to leave the Scottish champions, according to Norwegian media. The 23-year-old Norway international, who has a year left on his contract, has been linked with Newcastle. Ajer was quoted as telling VG: “There are many rumours, and right now there are only...

Norwich City are challenging Newcastle United's interest for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The Sun says the Premier League new boys are now poised to firm up their interest with an official bid. Ajer only has 12 months left on his Celtic deal — but could still command a fee of...

Former Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark has expressed his sheer admiration for Celtic centre-back Kristoffer Ajer. Clark gave Ajer his big break when he took the Norwegian to Kilmarnock on a six-month loan deal back in January 2017. Ajer operated in midfield for the Ayrshire side, bagging 17 appearances in his first regular taste of Scottish football [Transfermarkt].

There is set to be a major shakeup at Celtic over the course of the next few months with a number of players expected to leave and be replaced by new faces. One of those players is Kristoffer Ajer. The Norwegian has been one of the most consistent defenders for...

Newcastle United are set to sign Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The Mirror says Newcastle's first signing of the summer will be Ajer. Norway international Ajer will join Newcastle in June in a deal worth just £6m. Norwich City showed interest but the centre-back wants to work with Steve Bruce. The...

Celtic are close to selling Kristoffer Ajer to Newcastle United, according to the Sunday Mirror [print edition, 30/05, p76]. The towering Norwegian has been linked with the Magpies all summer. However, with his current contract at Parkhead ready to run out in the summer, most Celtic supporters have come to terms with the idea he’ll beleaving.

Over the last few weeks, talks of Kristoffer Ajer departing for the Premier League have developed momentum. It makes sense. At 23, he’s a talented, young defender, who could apply for dual citizenship. With Brexit already causing work permit issues UK-wide, his near-naturalised status would be a huge boost. Not only that, Ajer is an established international player, who has already won 8 trophies in his career.

Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer remains on the radar of Newcastle United. Celtic were thrashed by Rangers in the Old Firm Derby on Sunday. In attendance, according to the Daily Record, were scouts from Newcastle, looking at Ajer. The stopper has been linked with Newcastle for much of the season, while...

It might be an absolute cast iron dead-rubber for Celtic on Sunday, but we still need Kristoffer Ajer. In fact, scratch that: there’s a lot to play for this weekend, actually. We face Rangers for the final time this season, looking to put an end to comparisons between their side and the Invincible team of 16-17. You’d have thought being knocked out of both cups would put the talk to a grinding halt, but it seems not.

Newcastle will reportedly bid £8 million for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer as they look to beat AC Milan and Norwich City to his signature. The 23-year-old is about to enter the final year of his contract at Celtic Park after five years at the club. According to the Mail Online,...

Newcastle face competition over the signing of Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The Daily Mail says Newcastle are pressing ahead in their bid to sign Ajer amid interest from newly-promoted Norwich City. The 23-year-old has one year left on contract and is determined to leave this summer and a move to...

A number of Celtic players have been linked with a summer move away from the club in recent months. And it is not hard to see why considering the season that the club have endured, and the fact that a number of them are entering the final year of their contracts. One such player is Kristoffer Ajer.

While the haggling for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has been played out in the press, it’s easy to forget other names like Kristoffer Ajer and Ryan Christie. Over recent seasons, Ajer and Christie have been a huge part of the team. Between them, they’ve made over 300 appearances for the Bhoys [Transfermarkt]. Comparatively, given the youthful feel of the squad, their experience is invaluable.