Tottenham eye Celtic winger Benjamin Nygren as part of summer rebuild
Tottenham Hotspur are considering a move for Celtic winger Benjamin Nygren as part of a planned summer rebuild under manager Roberto de Zerbi, according to reports. The 24-year-old Swedish international is viewed as a strategic and cost-effective attacking option, though any deal would likely require a fee in excess of £25 million.
According to a report from Sportsboom, Spurs have identified Nygren as a potential target following their verbal agreement to sign Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson on a free transfer. The pursuit of the Celtic star is part of a broader recruitment drive, with the club also linked with moves for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini. These plans are contingent on Tottenham securing their Premier League status, as they currently sit 18th in the table.
Nygren has enjoyed a stellar debut season in Scotland since his £1.7 million move from Nordsjaelland last summer. He has scored 19 goals and provided eight assists in 50 appearances across all competitions, establishing himself as a key figure for the Scottish champions. His form has also brought him back into the Swedish national team setup, where he has earned nine caps.
The report indicates that Celtic would only entertain offers in the region of €30 million (£26.1 million), which would represent a record sale for the club, surpassing the £25 million received from Brighton for Matt O'Riley in 2024. This valuation presents a significant decision for Tottenham's hierarchy, who must weigh the cost against the player's potential and their other squad needs.
For Celtic, a sale at that level would provide substantial funds for their own summer recruitment, with the club already said to be identifying multiple targets. For Tottenham, Nygren would offer a direct, goal-scoring wide option as de Zerbi looks to revitalise an attack that has struggled this season. The potential arrival of both Robertson and Nygren would signal a clear shift in strategy and profile under the Italian's leadership.
However, Tottenham are not alone in their interest. Sportsboom notes that Brighton, Bournemouth, Valencia, Lille, and other clubs in Spain are also monitoring the winger's situation, suggesting a competitive market could develop this summer. The final decision may hinge on Tottenham's league finish and their willingness to meet Celtic's asking price for a player who has only one full season of experience in British football.
Should the move proceed, it would represent a significant step up for Nygren and a major investment in potential by Spurs. The broader context of a potential squad overhaul at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium makes this one of several moving parts in what promises to be a pivotal transfer window for the club.
