Dwayne De Rosario could join Freddie Ljungberg at Celtic

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed that Canada midfielder Dwayne De Rosario could join Freddie Ljungberg in training with his squad ahead of the January transfer window.

Toronto midfielder De Rosario, 32, has been offered to Lennon as he looks to strengthen his squad.

Ljungberg, 33, trained with Celtic yesterday after declaring himself ready to play in Sunday's Old Firm derby if the Glasgow club follow up their interest in him. De Rosario could follow if Lennon likes what he sees from the midfielder, who has scored 15 goals in 55 international appearances.

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Lennon said: "Dwayne might be another one who we may be able to bring in for a week or so to have a look at him. Hopefully today I will get the chance to view some footage of him to see what I think."

Lennon has not ruled out signing both Ljungberg and De Rosario. He added: "I'm not saying we are going to sign everyone who comes our way, but it might just be a little bonus for us along the way without it costing us the earth."

De Rosario had a short spell with German side FSV Zwickau early in his career but has played in Major League Soccer for almost a decade. Former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Ljungberg finished his MLS season with Chicago Fire in November and appears keen to return to Europe. Celtic defender Jos Hooiveld was impressed with what he saw of the Swede in training yesterday. "He was in very good form," Hooiveld said.

"We want players who can provide something extra and Freddie looks like he can do that."

Celtic have also been linked with another Swedish winger, 22-year-old Malmo player Guillermo Molins. Reports in Sweden claim Celtic have been tracking the Uruguayan-born wide man, who has won two caps for his country.