Celtic close to signing Kasper Hogh as Daizen Maeda nears exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:48 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Celtic is close to finalizing the transfer of Kasper Hogh, a 25-year-old striker from Bodo/Glimt, following negotiations that reflect a longstanding interest since January. Hogh remained an unused substitute in Bodo/Glimt's recent 3-0 victory over HamKam. Meanwhile, Japan international Daizen Maeda has arrived in London to undergo a medical for a proposed £10 million move to Ipswich Town, which is expected to be confirmed soon. Celtic is also exploring additional transfer options, including midfielder Mika Baur and players from Lazio.
- •Celtic in talks to sign Kasper Hogh for £7 million
- •Daizen Maeda set to join Ipswich Town for £10 million
- •Celtic's offer for Mika Baur still below Paderborn's valuation
- •Interest in Lazio players Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri
- •Las Palmas demands over £4.3 million for goalkeeper Dinko Horkas
- 6:48 AMYahoo Sports — 'Celtic close to Hogh signing' as Maeda nears exit - gossip
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — 'Celtic close on Hogh' as Maeda & Danilo near exits - gossip
- 6:37 AMBBC Football — 'Celtic close on Hogh' as Maeda & Danilo near exits - gossip
"Kasper Hogh is likely to move to Celtic after the Scottish champions held talks with Bodo/Glimt over the transfer for the 25-year-old, £7m-rated Danish striker. Kasper Hogh was an unused substitute for Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night as the Norwegian champions secured a 3-0 victory over HamKam amid reports that Celtic are poised to sign the 25-year-old who has been on their radar since January. Japan forward Daizen Maeda arrived in London on Thursday to undergo a medical ahead of a £10m transfer to Ipswich Town and the 28-year-old's exit from Celtic could be confirmed on Friday.
"Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh is reportedly close to joining Celtic with Daizen Maeda poised to complete his switch to Ipswich Town and Rangers' Danilo pictured arriving in Brazil to complete a loan move.
"Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh is reportedly close to joining Celtic with Daizen Maeda poised to complete his switch to Ipswich Town and Rangers' Danilo pictured arriving in Brazil to complete a loan move.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:48 AM'Celtic close to Hogh signing' as Maeda nears exit - gossip
Kasper Hogh is likely to move to Celtic after the Scottish champions held talks with Bodo/Glimt over the transfer for the 25-year-old, £7m-rated Danish striker. Kasper Hogh was an unused substitute for Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night as the Norwegian champions secured a 3-0 victory over HamKam amid reports that Celtic are poised to sign the 25-year-old who has been on their radar since January. Japan forward Daizen Maeda arrived in London on Thursday to undergo a medical ahead of a £10m transfer to Ipswich Town and the 28-year-old's exit from Celtic could be confirmed on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 6:44 AM'Celtic close on Hogh' as Maeda & Danilo near exits - gossip
Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh is reportedly close to joining Celtic with Daizen Maeda poised to complete his switch to Ipswich Town and Rangers' Danilo pictured arriving in Brazil to complete a loan move.
- BBC FootballJul 24, 2026, 6:37 AM'Celtic close on Hogh' as Maeda & Danilo near exits - gossip
Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh is reportedly close to joining Celtic with Daizen Maeda poised to complete his switch to Ipswich Town and Rangers' Danilo pictured arriving in Brazil to complete a loan move.
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