Celtic Eye £2.6m Brann Star Who Expects Summer Exit: Should The Hoops Act Fast To Make The Move? | OneFootball

Felix Horn Myhre’s future at SK Brann appears increasingly uncertain, and Celtic are monitoring the situation closely. The 27-year-old Norwegian international told Adresseavisen that he expects a transfer to materialise this summer, saying he wants to try something new but would only move if the right opportunity presents itself. His club’s manager, Freyr Alexandersson, previously described retention chances as “50/50,” acknowledging he would not have the final say on a sale.

Celtic target admits he expects to leave Brann this summer

The 27-year-old’s recent interview with Adresseavisen means he looks to be open to a move away from Brann this summer, as he said: ”I want to try something new at some point, but not at any cost. If something exciting comes along, I might want to.

“If not, I’m fine here. I think it will (happen this summer). I actually expect it. I have to deal with it when it comes.”

According to 67HailHail, Celtic were among the clubs showing interest as far back as January 2026, alongside Danish outfit Brondby. Brann ultimately blocked any January exit, releasing a statement confirming they would not sell Myhre mid-season after already offloading three players in that window. Norway’s national team manager has also reportedly pushed Myhre to seek a higher level to protect his international place.

The 27-year-old’s recent interview with Adresseavisen means he looks to be open to a move away from Brann this summer, as he said: ”I want to try something new at some point, but not at any cost. If something exciting comes along, I might want to.

“If not, I’m fine here. I think it will (happen this summer). I actually expect it. I have to deal with it when it comes.”

His former Norway teammate Adam Larsen Kwarasey suggested Myhre would want to move outside Scandinavia entirely, which arguably points towards a club like Celtic rather than Brondby. Brondby submitted a £2.6m bid in January that Brann rejected, with the club’s valuation reportedly exceeding that figure considerably. Myhre has scored at least six goals in each of his four full Eliteserien seasons and brings a box-to-box quality that Celtic have lacked in recent campaigns.

Should Celtic act now to bring this midfielder to Parkhead?

OSLO, NORWAY – MARCH 31: Felix Horn Myhre of Norway in action during the international friendly match between Norway and Switzerland at Ullevaal Stadion on March 31, 2026 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Celtic genuinely need to make a move, and they need to move decisively. Callum McGregor carries an enormous burden in central midfield, and the squad lacks a player who can break lines from deep, press with intensity, and still contribute in the final third. Myhre fits that profile almost perfectly. He is 27, so he arrives at peak age with no development tax attached. The reported fee of around £2.6m represents exceptional value for a proven Eliteserien and European performer with seven Norway caps already to his name.

The concern is familiar territory for Celtic supporters. When another club moved faster and spent more decisively in January, Celtic lost ground, and hesitation cost them the opportunity entirely. That cannot happen again this summer. Myhre has openly stated he expects to leave Bergen.

Norway’s manager has told him to move up a level. Celtic offer Champions League football next season, which represents a compelling case that no Scandinavian rival can match. The Hoops should table a firm offer immediately rather than waiting for a bidding war to inflate the price further. This is a straightforward decision that Celtic must get right.