'Big Potential' - Nancy will 'challenge' top scorer Nygren

Story by[BBC]BBCSun, December 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM UTC·1 min readBenjamin Nygren took his Celtic goal tally into double figures with a double against Livingston - and manager Wilfried Nancy revealed he tried to sign the Swede for Columbus Crew. The summer arrival from Nordsjaelland netted a tap-in and a powerful curling effort in off the post in Celtic's 4-2 Premiership win at Almondvale. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNygren, 24, is Celtic's top scorer this season with 10 goals in 29 appearances."When I was in Columbus, I wanted to have him, so I know him really well. I know what he can do," said Nancy."I think he has a big potential. He hasn't reached yet his potential.