Celtic target youssef el kachati confident of 'fantastic step' this summer

THE TELSTAR FRONTMAN HAS BEEN TOUTED AS A POTENTIAL OPTION FOR THE HOOPS THIS SUMMER ANTHONY EVANS 09:55, 30 May 2025 Reported Celtic target Youssef El Kachati is supremely confident of a

big move this summer amid interest from several clubs in the Dutch forward. The 25-year-old - who has also been linked with Hannover and Schalke - has scored 13 goals in 29 appearances this

season for the Dutch second tier side and netted in Thursday's 2-2 draw with Willem II in their relegation play-off final to win promotion to the Eredivisie. Brendan Rodgers is the

market for a new frontman this summer and has been linked with a host of names including Brondby's Mathias Kvitsgaarden and Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec. And while he is

focused on helping Telstar reach promotion to the Eredivisie for the first time in their 61-year history, El Kachati is '100 per cent certain' he will be on the move when the

window officially opens next month. Speaking after the draw with Willem II, he said: "I think it is 100 percent certain that I will make a fantastic step this summer. "But first I

want to leave something behind at Telstar that will make them never forget me. Article continues below "I think it is very important that I end my time here well. If I can shoot Telstar

to the Eredivisie, then I will do that." Elsewhere, Gustaf Lagerbielke is set to head back to Celtic this summer, with FC Twente's departing transfer chief admitting a permanent

deal for the centre back is unlikely. The Sweden international made 32 appearances in all competitions to help his team to a sixth place finish in the Eredivisie. Former technical director

Arnold Bruggink confirms the likelihood of Lagerbielke remaining in the Netherlands beyond the end of his loan is not high, despite the side's need for defensive reinforcements. He

said: "Lagerbielke will most likely go back too. That's what it looks like at the moment. "Two central defenders, one of whom has to be a real leader, as far as I'm

concerned. "The profile you're looking at is that of Robin Pröpper. "You need a leader from the back, which will give you a lot more stability. Article continues below

"You need players who can also make others play better football. That's what you need in that position."