Kasper Junker

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CELTIC are ready to move for prolific Danish frontman Kasper Junker, it has been claimed.

Junker banged in 26 goals in 25 games as Bodo-Glimt won the Norwegian title and Team Talk say that Celtic and Derby have been monitoring the player.


He also grabbed a goal in a 3-2 Europa League qualifying defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro earlier in the season.

The 26-year-old Dane only joined Bodo-Glimt on a three-year deal in January from Danish Superliga side AC Horsens, having spent the previous season on-loan in Norway at Stabaek.

But he tore up the Norwegian league this season.

And while he has never been capped for his country, it is thought he WOULD qualify for a work permit.

Celtic have had good success in recruiting from Norwegian football in the past - with the likes of Stefan Johansen, Mikael Lustig and Kristoffer Ajer all coming and making an impression from that league.

The Hoops could face rival interest from Derby County, while Sam Allardyce's West Brom are also believed to have registered an interest, as have Crystal Palace, Swansea, Middlesbrough and Bristol City.

 

A host of British clubs are ready to make a move for prolific Danish striker Kasper Junker, TEAMtalk understands.

Junker has just helped Bodo-Glimt to the Norwegian title and it was in no small part down to him notching 26 goals in 25 games.


The 26-year-old signed for Bodo in January after joining from AC Horsens. His form since then has been nothing short of spectacular.

Junker has already attracted a great deal of interest and has been monitored by Celtic and Derby.

Now we understand a host of other clubs are now taking a keen interest following his brilliant run of form.

It is believed West Brom, now under Sam Allardyce, Crystal Palace, Swansea, Middlesbrough and Bristol City have all cast their eye over him.

Under the new work permit regulations it is believed that Junker would qualify. That is despite the fact that he is not a full international.

 

This guy would be a great signing, he ghosts past defenders and makes them look rubbish.

 

Absolutely no point. Lenny only plays one up front.

I know it’s only a rumour but surely he must see the defensive frailties. We need a CB and a goalie.


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If he comes must mean a striker would be leaving?

 

Who?
And do we need him?

Another player who we will get told needs to have a pre season, then told he isn't match fit, probably see him around early April, score 3 goals in 8 appearances at end of season and deemed *.


We play one up top with a manager who already doesn't know how to get players to fit (whatever) his setup is, why waste any more resources on a 5th one?

If Lennon's staying, the only thing to come in surely is a CB?
Woudlnt waste any more money on anything else for Lennon just to * around with.

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Nice one, another player whose career we can stall for a few year

 

Eddy

 

I'd rather go after his teammate Philip Zinckernagel who plays on the right side of a front three he has 19 goals and 20 assists this season

 

Yes

 

When you look at some of the stats the Bodo-Glimt players have I’d probably be targeting their manager.

 

He left in the summer, only his shadow remains.

 

https://www.67hailhail.com/news/nor...7-hail-hail-low-down-on-celtic-target-junker/

This morning, we spoke about Celtic’s links to Bodø/Glimt’s Danish scoring sensation Kasper Junker.


While we speculatively talked about whether he’d be a good signing for us, the rumours have since built momentum. TEAMtalk reported that the Bhoys, alongside a host of English clubs, are looking to swoop for the 27-goal man.

We spoke to Norwegian football expert, and FourFourTwo and Guardian contributor Jonas Giæver, who gave us the inside scoop on the Junker’s exploits at Bodø/Glimt.



He had a rough patch in Danish football. Junker wasn’t too good at Aarhus or Horsens. He was quite good when he played for Staebek, a small club from just outside Oslo. After that, he was picked up by Bodo/Glimt, who’ve been turning heads all season here in Norway. He’s fit into manager Kjetil Knusen’s system quite seamlessly.

I think he’s been able to be himself and play to his strengths. Junker, in terms of being an out-and-out striker, he’s been the best this season in Norway.


Was he a bit of a punt on Staebek’s behalf or was he established in any way?

When it came to Staebek, I don’t think there that many Norwegian football fans that knew too much about him. He was an unknown quantity to my knowledge. Looking at his stats from Denmark, he didn’t seem too impressive. What he proved to be was, again, an out-and-out striker who seemingly fit well into Norwegian football. It’s a bit more physical and direct than the usual habit in Danish football.

For a small side like Staebek he was absolutely vital. They tried to get him on a permanent deal, and when they weren’t able to, Bodø/Glimt snapped him up. Alongside Philip Zinckernagel, who’s also Danish, they’ve been the dynamite Danish duo for runaway champions Bodø/Glimt this season.




Junker’s style
From what I’ve seen, he’s got that physicality but his movement’s really clever and he’s got technical ability. How would you describe his style, as someone who watches Norwegian football closely?

He’s a number 9, a fox in the box. I think he’s a lot more as well, he’s very technical, very good with his back to goal. He can set up his teammates and find space in the area. Bodø/Glimt have done it so perfectly, in terms of bringing numbers into the box. He always finds a patch of space and finishes first-time more often than not.

If you’re looking for an out-and-out striker, who doesn’t need many chances to get a goal, then he’s your guy. Bodø/Glimt scored 103 goals which is the runaway record for goals in a season. He provided 27 of those, so that should tell you something, I suppose.



How alluring are Celtic to Norwegian footballers? Are we seen as a passage to the English top-flight or are Celtic a big name?

Celtic have incredible respect in Norway. It’s a huge club. Obviously Ronny Deila was manager there for a while, that shows the Norwegian connection to Celtic. Going to a club like Celtic is viewed first and foremost as a privilege, because you’re playing for a huge side. A side who either play in the Champions League or Europa League every single season.

Some probably view it as a step towards England. It’s no secret that Norwegians are raised having English football as their number 1. Playing in Britain, I suppose, is a goal for many young footballers. I mean, if you can go to Celtic… in terms of stature and being able to play in Europe, there aren’t many that do it like Celtic.

I think they have an immense respect in the whole of Scandinavia.

 

Absolutely stupid if we don't sign him. Cheap & massive potential.

 

Does he know the city?

 

He’s probably googled it. That good enough?...


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Nope, Lawwell should throw his CV in the trash with the rest of the junk...

 

Looks a decent big target man with some clinical finishing in the box..

I'd take him..

 

Not sure there's anything other than smoke and wind here, but he sounds more like a Griff replacement than Eddy.

 

What you gonna with all that junker, all that junker in that trunk