Celtic and Rangers pursue BK Hacken midfielder Silas Andersen
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Celtic and Rangers are competing to sign Silas Andersen, a Danish midfielder for BK Hacken, as both Scottish clubs eye reinforcements this summer. Celtic is parting ways with defender Stephen Welsh, while Rangers plan to clear out some players, including Nedim Bajrami. Andersen's future at Hacken appears uncertain, as confirmed by the club's sporting director, Erik Friberg. A quick resolution may be essential for both clubs to solidify their midfield ahead of the new season.
- •Celtic and Rangers target Silas Andersen from BK Hacken.
- •Stephen Welsh mutually agrees to leave Celtic this summer.
- •Rangers plan to clear out players, including Nedim Bajrami.
- •Andersen's future at BK Hacken is unclear, per Erik Friberg.
- •Celtic is also at risk of losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Celtic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
- 6:45 AMBBC Football — Celtic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
"Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the same Danish midfielder, as Stephen Welsh heads for Parkhead exit in Wednesday's Scottish gossip column.
"Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the same Danish midfielder, as Stephen Welsh heads for Parkhead exit in Wednesday's Scottish gossip column.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 6:45 AMCeltic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the same Danish midfielder, as Stephen Welsh heads for Parkhead exit in Wednesday's Scottish gossip column.
- BBC FootballJun 3, 2026, 6:45 AMCeltic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip
Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the same Danish midfielder, as Stephen Welsh heads for Parkhead exit in Wednesday's Scottish gossip column.
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