‘Disappointed’: Reported Celtic and West Brom target fumes as club refuse to sell
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Reported Celtic, West Brom and Crystal Palace target Kasper Junker is accusing Bodo/Glimt of broken promises as his dream move away from the reigning Norwegian champions hits the buffers, while speaking to VG.
Given that the striker has made it clear on multiple occasions that he dreams of proving himself in a major European league, the assumption was that he would follow Philip Zinkernagel and Jens Petter Hauge out the door this month.
TEAMtalk reported that Celtic, West Brom and Crystal Palace were all interested in Junker, who fired Bodo/Glimt to glory with 27 goals in 28 games last term.
Report: Brexit ruins Celtic and West Brom hopes of signing 27-goal striker; deal ‘impossible’
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West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Celtic look set to miss out on Kasper Junker as new Brexit rules make a move to Britain “impossible” for the Bodo/Glimt forward, according to Bold.
After firing his Norwegian employers to Eliteserien glory, Junker appeared to have his heart set on linking up with former Bodo/Glimt teammate and new Watford winger Philip Zinckernagel in the UK.
TEAMtalk reported West Brom, Crystal Palace and Celtic were all keen on Junker, who scored 27 times in 28 games last season.
Report: Celtic pursuit for 27-goal striker Kasper Junker impossible
January 26, 2021
Any Celtic pursuit for Danish striker Kasper Junker is reportedly off the cards.
According to reports in Bold, the 27-goal striker can’t move to the UK under new work permit rules under Brexit.
Junker had also been linked to West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace. He described a move to the Premier League as a “dream” to Danish news outlet B.T., but Celtic would have offered the lure of European football. Subscribe to 67 Hail Hail TV now
At 26, Junker has hit incredible form this season in Norway for Bodø/Glimt, adding 11 assists to his already incredible goal tally. 67 Hail Hail were the first to link Junker to the Bhoys, back in December.
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