'We are really not the most difficult club, but it has to fit,' Go Ahead Eagles boss

The Eredivisie side has now rejected three offers from Celtic, with the latest—reportedly worth around £3 million—still falling short of the club’s expectations.

Speaking on the matter on Dutch TV last night, Go Ahead Eagles director Jan Willem van Dop confirmed that negotiations have taken place, and while there is a willingness to sell, any transfer must meet the club’s financial terms.

“Then he had a second question, and that was about Jakob Breum,” Van Dop told Dutch media, via FC Twente Fans forum

“You can talk about that, but as long as the price is right. And we couldn’t figure that out. What I did find positive: his thoughts were at least above the official offer that Celtic once made. That was 1.5 million euros. Jan’s train of thought was higher.”

The interesting development in this one however, is that Van Dop also revealed that Breum’s agent has been in contact, pushing for a deal with Celtic to go ahead, and it seems Go Ahead Eagles won’t stand in the way of the player’s wishes IF they get the price they are after –

“I have indicated to Celtic that we will not go along with the offer that they have made,” he said. “I had Breum’s agent on the phone on Monday morning, who hopes he will go that way.”

“We are really not the most difficult club, but it has to fit. And if we can’t work it out financially, then we also have the right to say: well, then it’s not going to happen.”

Breum, 21, has been turning heads with his performances in the Eredivisie, and Celtic clearly view him as a potential addition to bolster their attacking options. Despite the setbacks, it is likely Celtic remain interested, with the player’s camp also hopeful a deal can still be struck.

For now, the ball is in Celtic’s court. Should they return with an improved offer that meets Go Ahead Eagles’ valuation, the path appears clear for Breum to make the switch to Glasgow.

Until then, the Dutch club is standing firm, signalling they won’t be pressured into selling one of their prized assets below value.

With the player seemingly keen on the move and his agent pushing for a deal to be struck, and his club showing a willingness to sell –for the right fee – this is surely a deal we can get concluded with a sensible offer.

Today we remember David Potter, who passed away two years ago today. We want to say thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered David’s last ever Celtic book, Celtic in the Eighties, which will be published on the fifth day of September by Celtic Star Books.

Celtic legend Danny McGrain has written a wonderful foreword for the book and we will have a limited number of copies available that will be signed by Danny McGrain – if you have already pre-ordered your copy of Celtic in the Eighties you will be getting a signed copy. If you would like to receive a signed copy by Danny McGrain please order now as the number of signed books will be limited. 

David’s widow Rosemary has also written a ‘thank you message’ to the Celtic support for David’s last book. It’s a wonderful tribute to David from his wife on behalf of his entire family that extends right out to his Celtic family. That’s you, me and everyone else reading this or anyone who has Celtic in their hearts.

The link to pre-order your copy of Celtic in the Eighties, signed by the legendary Celtic captain Danny McGrain is below. Celtic in the Eighties is a fitting way for David Potter to sign off as one of Celtic’s foremost historians. We think you’ll love it.