[Link] Viktor Fischer

CELTIC and a clutch of Dutch clubs are interested in ending Viktor Fischer’s time at Middlesbrough – after just one year.

Fischer has struggled to make an impact on Teesside since moving from Ajax in a £3.8m deal last July and relegation has heightened the chances of him leaving already.

The 22-year-old only made six starts in the Premier League for Middlesbrough and Aitor Karanka felt he had struggled to adapt to the English game.

There is every chance a second season at that level would have led to improved performances from the Denmark international.

But his Danish boss Age Hareide has already indicated that the forward must come up with a way of playing more matches or he will lose his place on the international stage.

Fischer has been regarded as one of his country’s brightest prospects but injuries during his time at Ajax prevented him from really living up to his billing.

It was hoped the move to the Premier League would have taken his game to the next level, but Karanka hardly used him and when he did he struggled to impress.

Relegation and a change of manager – even if Steve Agnew does succeed Karanka for the longer term which seems unlikely – means a change of approach over the summer and further tinkering.
And interest in players such as Fischer is likely to see them leave if the deal suits all parties, with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers known to have admired him in the past.

Rodgers is understood to have kept an eye on him during his younger days and he could be a valuable addition to the Scottish champions’ ranks.

Celtic do not have plenty of cash to throw around despite winning the treble north of the border, but they are in a position to be able to go somewhere near to the £3.8m fee Middlesbrough paid last year.
Rodgers, who has also shown an interest in Sunderland’s Fabio Borini, would be looking to get him for less after his frustrating year, although interest from the Eredivisie could strengthen Middlesbrough’s arm.

Fischer only played half an hour as a substitute under Agnew after Karanka’s exit and he is waiting, like the rest of the squad, to learn who will be leading Middlesbrough during pre-season.

 

Guy says cetlic do not have plenty of cash to throw around....

How the * does he know? what Brendan wants Brendan gets :brendy:

 

yes please


where is that from?

 

Middlesborough version of the Daily Hun

 

I had actually no idea this guy was at Middlesborough...

 

we will be getting linked with every man and his dug

 

Would love to know If anyone keeps a database of the players we are linked with would fill a complete excel spreadsheet!

 

Caceres and Fischer would be some excellent CL experience.

 

Maybe it's too early in the morning, and I only skimmed read that article, so forgive me, but I don't believe it says his position anywhere in that

 

Didn't know he was at Middlesbrough until the last few weeks of the season. Was supposedly the next big thing from Ajax a couple year ago. I'd definitely take a punt on him at £3m.

 

Same position as Sinclair

 

Wasn't similar things also said of Derk Boerrigter

 

Probably, not sure what that has to do with Fischer though

 

He kept borrigter out the ajax team

 

Yes from me would tear it up here

 

I was surprised he went to Middlesbrough for so cheap at the time, I thought he was the best player when we played Ajax. However I thought he was more of an attacking midfielder than a winger

 

I'd take him ... can he not play CAM and as a winger?

 

Oh * no. Can do better.

 

The very one.
Back then i wanted fischer, but figured if derk was being kept out by this kid, then that was no shame.

Not sure how he has fared in england really, but doubt he has lost ability in that time.
Worth a punt. But would say paddy roberts is head and shoulders a better option.

Very surprised it was Middlesborough that took the punt on him.

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