Celtic target Victor Eriksson breaks silence on Hoops transfer link after scout sees him score epic last minute winner

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CELTIC target Victor Eriksson has broken silence on rumours linking him with a cut price move to Glasgow.
Top Hoops scout Paul Tisdale is believed to have watched the star in Belgium last night when the giant defender popped up with an 119th minute winner to march on in Conference League qualifying.
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Victor Eriksson of Hammarby celebrates his goal
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He was also in attendance for the first leg in Sweden last week, as the Hoops do due diligence on a star whose under contract until 2028.
It was a huge moment for the player - but Hoops fans may have to cool it a little when it comes to hoping to see the 24-year-old international joining them this summer.
That's because Hammarby coach Kim Hellberg insisted that his star man is NOT for sale, while Eriksson himself appeared to pour cold water on the prospect of moving anywhere this summer.
Asked about the possibility of moving abroad and Celtic's interest, Eriksson told Expressen: "It's nice that bigger clubs are taking notice, but we have one season here.
"Now we've advanced to the next round of the Conference League qualifiers.
"Then we have a top battle in the Allsvenskan to focus on. That's where my main focus is."
Directly asked if he could imagine moving abroad this summer, he replied: "No. That's not relevant.
"I feel good here. I like Hammarby, I like Söder. I feel like I'm developing and playing a lot of matches."
Team-mate Sebastian Tounetki laughed off the idea of Eriksson leaving the club - and said a figure in the region of £8m was a more realistic figure than the £2m which has been quoted.
"Victor has been the best center back in the league. Maybe also the best player in the series.
"He has been hugely important for us. Wins most of the duels, huge on those bits.
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"You said two million euros? I think they have to go up a few notches if they are going to get him. In my book he is worth over 100 million kronor. He has everything a good center back should have."
Manager Hellberg said: "He's not for sale.
"He has played every minute of these last four games. It is a very big moment for me too.
"I have worked with him for four years in Värnamo, in Hammarby now.
"I have seen how hard he has worked. Developed as a person and a player. I am so, so proud of him."
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