Source: Daily_Mail
Celtic legend Henrik Larsson is eager for Freddie Ljungberg to sign up
Jetting in: Midfielder Freddie Ljungberg arrives at Glasgow Airport for talks about signing for Celtic[LNB] Henrik Larsson told his old friend Freddie Ljungberg to forget any concerns about the quality of the SPL - and seize the chance of playing for Celtic.[LNB] The 33-year-old former Arsenal star trained with Neil Lennon's team yesterday ahead of talks over a potential deal.[LNB] Ljungberg is a free agent after leaving MLS side Chicago Fire and is thought to have other options south of the border. [LNB]Larsson, however, has urged him to take up any offer from Celtic.[LNB] The Parkhead legend admits the SPL standard is not as high as during his seven years of rampant scoring between 1997 and 2004. Yet, he still believes Celtic can provide the perfect platform for his former Sweden team-mate.[LNB] 'The Scottish league is not as good as it was,' said Larsson, now manager of Landskrona in his homeland.[LNB] 'But Fredrik wants to play in Europe again and if he gets the chance to play for Celtic, he should just take it - because it is still a very, very big club.[LNB]'It gets a little "ifs and buts", but if Fredrik is in as good shapeas he says he is, then he will be a really big asset for Celtic.[LNB] 'If he is close to his former quality then he would be a good player for any team.[LNB] 'Fredrik has been a world player, with experience from the English league. He knows what's required.[LNB] Good old days: Ljungberg during his time at Arsenal where he spent nine years[LNB] 'That's why I don't think it should be any problem to fit in to Scotland.'[LNB] Meanwhile, Ljungberg was last night backed to be 'something special' if he joins Celtic, after an impressive first training session.[LNB] Parkhead defender Jos Hooiveld worked alongside the 75-cap Swede at Lennoxtown yesterday and later insisted that Ljungberg retained the skills that made him a hero over nine years at Arsenal. [LNB]Celtic also hold an interest in Aston Villa centre-back Richard Dunne, while Canada international Dwayne de Rosario and Guillermo Molins of Malmo have emerged as further midfield options.[LNB] Ljungberg, however, could be their first signing of the January transfer window.[LNB] Hooiveld claimed that the Swede had made an instant impression as he seeks to convince manager Neil Lennon to hand him a contract - and a possible Old Firm debut on Sunday.[LNB] 'Yes, he was in very good shape,' said Hooiveld.[LNB] 'Surprisingly good. We want players who can contribute something extra to the team and right now the coaches are looking at Freddie.[LNB] 'He can give this team something special.'[LNB] Former Arsenal star Ljungberg tells Celtic: Sign me up, I'm raring to go!Celtic 2 St Johnstone 0: Bhoys leave it late to claim crucial festive win[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Richard Dunne Places: Scotland, Canada, Europe
