Celtic transfer target receives death threats and racial abuse as Sondre Orjasaeter 'snub' revealed

With Clement Bischoff's recent troubles including death threats and racist abuse following his red card in a European qualifier, Celtic's interest in the £6.8 million-rated midfielder may be impacted, influencing punters to consider his potential performance and suitability for the club in upcoming bets.

Reported Celtic transfer target Clement Bischoff has allegedly received death threats and racist abuse after seeing red for Brondby in a crunch European qualifier.

The Danish side overturned a 3-0 deficit from their first leg defeat to Icelandic outfit Vikingur by winning 4-0 at home in the return fixture to book their place in the final Conference League qualification hurdle, where they will face Ligue 1 team Strasbourg for a place in the revamped group stage.

However, the second leg threatened to get off to a torrid start when versatile midfielder Bischoff was given his marching orders with a straight red card after just 18 minutes with the score at 0-0.

The 19-year-old is said to be valued at £6.8 million and has been touted as a potential target for the Hoops as well as English Premier League new boys Sunderland.

But in a club statement, Brondby have confirmed the player has been subjected to death threats and abuse of a racial nature online in the wake of his dismissal on Thursday.

"In connection with Thursday's victory, Clement Bischoff has received several hateful and racist messages and death threats.

"Brøndby IF strongly distances itself from the disgusting hateful messages and threats, and the individuals behind them.

"Hateful behaviour - whether on social media or face-to-face - has no place. Not in football, not in the community, not in society.

"Clement, we stand behind you, in front of you and beside you."

Meanwhile, FC Twente transfer chief Jan Streuer insists his club beat Celtic to the signing of Norwegian starlet Sondre Orjasaeter.

The winger was a target for Brendan Rodgers back in January, with the Parkhead giants seeing a £4 million offer thrown out by former club Sarpsborg.

The 21-year-old sealed a deal worth a reported £6.5 million to Eredivisie side Twente earlier this week, and sporting director Streuer has hinted that Celtic had renewed their interest in the player but to no avail.

He said: "He definitely had more options. Celtic, for example, also wanted him; he's been there.

"He could have gone to other countries, but he really wanted to go to the Netherlands.

"In my opinion, that's also a great step for a young player's development."

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