Celtic have joined the battle for Norway U21 striker Marcus Pedersen.

Pedersen, 20 today, exploded on to the scene in Norway, making his senior debut for minnows HamKam at just 14 before winning his big move to Stromsgodset last summer.

His 17 goals in 34 games there have made him one of the hottest young strikers in Europe and prompted the Hoops to ponder a swoop.

Lennon had him watched in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tromso.

But he will face fierce competition from a host of Premier League clubs in England, including West Brom, Sunderland, Blackburn, Bolton, Everton and Fulham, says the Scottish Sun.