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David Irvine

Elyounoussi opens up on next transfer move as Celtic return links emerge

Mohamed Elyounoussi has remained coy over his next move amid speculation over a return to Celtic.

The winger, 28, has left Southampton upon the expiry of his contract following the club's relegation from the Premier League.

And immediate speculation linked Elyounoussi with a possible return to Celtic under Brendan Rodgers - who is reportedly set to become Parkhead boss.

But Elyounoussi insists he is not currently considering his future, instead fully focused on Norway's upcoming Euro qualifiers against Scotland and Cyprus.

There are already offers on the table for his services, though, as he admitted it'll be "interesting" to see where he ends up this summer.

The former Celtic player said: "Right now I am just focusing on the two games we have for Norway.

"After I will take a break and look at options. There are some already.

"It will depend on the whole package in terms of where and the contract situation, so it's going to be interesting to see where I land."

Saturday's match against Scotland offers the opportunity for a reunion with some of his former Celtic team-mates - even if he'll be in direct opposition for 90 minutes.

Elyounoussi is looking forward to catching up with Celtic skipper Callum McGregor as well as Greg Taylor.

He said: “Cal is a leader. I remember him as a good team-mate, a good guy.

"I really got along with him and we had a nice connection on the left side with him and Greg Taylor.

“He has been important for the club after Broony left and he has also been important for the national team as well, that’s why he plays so many games.

“I am looking forward to seeing him again and some of the other boys as well.”

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