Celtic midfielder wanted by Championship strugglers

Celtic midfielder Stefan Johansen is apparently a transfer target of Championship side Fulham, who are reportedly willing to spend £2million to take him from the Hoops.

According to a report from Iain MacFarlane of the Express, the Norwegian is one of the men that Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has identified as a target as he looks to take the relegation-threatened club away from the bottom of the table and up towards the promotion race.

Johansen is about to enter the final year of his contract at Celtic Park and after a poor 2015/16 campaign, it would not be a surprise if new boss Brendan Rodgers decides to let him leave now so he can get some cash to reinvest in his own targets.

It was only two seasons ago when the 25-year-old was voted as the best player in Scotland by his peers, but that form fell away dramatically last year.

It wouldn’t be a huge shock if the player decides to push for a move as Fulham are reportedly willing to pay him more than Celtic currently do.