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Celtic close to signing Kasper Hogh as Daizen Maeda nears exit

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Celtic close to signing Kasper Hogh as Daizen Maeda nears exit
Summary

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.

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  • •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
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  • 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
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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.

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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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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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