Will Freddie Ljungberg be a good signing for Celtic?

Celtic are set to sign former-Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg. The Swede is a free agent in January when his contract with MLS side Chicago Fire expires.

The 33 year-old joined the Fire in the summer but was only on a short-term deal.

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Ljungberg had already stated that he wanted a return to Britain. He of course enjoyed over 10 years in England with Arsenal and West Ham. And he was hoping that he could still secure a move back to the Premier League.

There was interest from Premier League sides but it seems that nobody was willing to offer him a deal. It now looks like he could be heading for Parkhead and the SPL.

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The midfielder is approaching the end of his career but Celtic boss Neil Lennon is not discouraged by his age. He told media: “We were contacted three or four weeks ago. I don’t think he is over the hill. I think he is 34 but he has always kept himself in good condition.

“He had a horrendous time with injuries at West Ham but in the last 18 months he has played a lot of games in America. You don’t lose the quality, he might be missing an edge but we will see how he is