Chris Sutton criticizes Daizen Maeda's transfer to Ipswich for £10 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Chris Sutton has spoken out against the £10 million transfer of Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town. He described the deal as unfavorable for both Celtic and Maeda, asserting that Maeda is worth significantly more and suggesting that Ipswich could face relegation next season. Sutton has a history of critiquing Celtic's transfer decisions and believes Maeda's market value should align closer to the £14 million previously offered by VfL Wolfsburg. The transfer comes as Ipswich seeks to solidify its roster for the upcoming Premier League season, while Celtic continues to seek reinforcements after a lackluster transfer window.
- •Chris Sutton calls Maeda's transfer price too low.
- •Ipswich Town might struggle with relegation next season.
- •Celtic's transfer strategies have faced scrutiny.
- •Maeda had one year left on his contract.
- •Previous offer for Maeda was £14 million from VfL Wolfsburg.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Daizen Maeda is worth much more than £10 million claims Sutton
"Chris Sutton has declared the £10 million deal for Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town is a bad deal for all involved…The ex-Celtic hitman doesn’t tend to mince his words and has delivered a knockout bl...
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