Kjetil Knutsen: Why Bodo/Glimt miracle worker might appeal to Celtic

While the Parkhead hierarchy were searching for a replacement for Postecoglou in the summer of 2023, former Celtic striker Harald Brattbakk said fellow Norwegian Knutsen had “all the qualifications to become a success” in Glasgow.

His stock has only risen in the two years since, with links to the Premier League becoming more frequent.

Some have questioned why Knutsen, whose contract is set to expire at the end of Glimt’s current campaign, is yet to take that next step.

“It depends on the conditions he would work under, and he’s in no hurry to leave,” Brattbakk added back in 2023.

How Knutsen would handle a leap to a club with far bigger expectancy and stature is a question that would come with a potential move to Parkhead.

He is a man who has become used to speculation and was asked again about his future at the weekend amid Celtic’s reported interest.

“Nothing is certain in life,” he responded, external. “I’m here now and I’m happy. It is hopeless to answer about other clubs.

“I answer as I always do – it should be something that is more exciting than Glimt.”

Following the end of their league campaign later this month, Glimt still have four Champions League fixtures against Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid to look forward to over the winter.

That certainly sounds pretty exciting. Whether a potential move to Glasgow would appeal more remains to be seen.