Larsson to consider Premiership transfer

Celtic striker Henrik Larsson will consider a move to the Premiership when he leaves Scotland at the end of the season, according…

Celtic striker Henrik Larsson will consider a move to the Premiership when he leaves Scotland at the end of the season, according to his agent Rob Jansen.

The former Sweden international has been linked with a number of top clubs across Europe after confirming his decision to leave Parkhead at the end of this season when his current deal expires.

Clubs such as Barcelona and Newcastle have both been linked with the 32-year-old in recent weeks although Larsson has always claimed he will return to his homeland when he leaves Celtic.

However, while Jansen insists the player will honour his contract, he concedes the player would look at the possibility of moving to England if an offer came in.

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Jansen told the BBC: "Henrik will finish his career in Scotland with Celtic at the end of this season. "He will not leave Celtic in January and will stay at the club until the end of the season. Of course, he will consider offers from the Premiership if they come in then."

Larsson joined the Hoops in 1997 from Feyenoord for just £650,000 under then-boss Wim Jansen. But he has ensured legendary status among Hoops` fans with his phenomenal goal tally, which earned him the coveted UEFA Golden Boot award in 2001.

Celtic manager Martin O`Neill is hoping he can still persuade the player to remain at the club but Larsson has remained adamant he will leave this summer.