Celtic Close in on Hogh as Maeda & Danilo Near Exits
Celtic are reportedly close to signing Bodo/Glimt's Kasper Hogh, with the Scottish champions holding talks with the Norwegian club over a £7m transfer. The 25-year-old Danish striker was an unused substitute for Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night as they secured a 3-0 victory over HamKam.
Celtic have been linked with Hogh since January, and it seems they are now on the verge of securing a deal. The club's interest in Hogh is likely to provide a boost to their attacking options, with the striker having impressed in the Norwegian top flight.
Daizen Maeda, the Japanese forward, is poised to complete his switch to Ipswich Town, with the 28-year-old arriving in London on Thursday to undergo a medical. Maeda's exit from Celtic could be confirmed as early as Friday, marking the end of his two-year stay at Parkhead.
Meanwhile, Rangers' Danilo has arrived in Brazil and is set to undergo a medical on Friday to complete a loan move to Botafogo. The 27-year-old striker's departure from Ibrox comes as Celtic continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
Celtic's interest in Lazio players Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri has also been confirmed, with the club reportedly looking to bolster their attacking options. However, the club's pursuit of Paderborn's Mika Baur remains stalled, with Celtic unwilling to meet the German club's valuation.
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate, Rangers centre-half John Souttar, and Souttar's brother Harry are all on West Ham United's summer radar, but it remains to be seen whether any of these deals will come to fruition. As the transfer window continues to heat up, Celtic's business will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
The club's recent talks with Bodo/Glimt over Hogh's transfer have been successful, and it seems Celtic are now on the cusp of securing a major signing. If the deal is completed, Hogh will become Celtic's second major signing of the summer, following the arrival of Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Hogh deal is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, with Celtic's fans eagerly awaiting news of the transfer. As the transfer window enters its final stages, Celtic's business will be crucial in shaping their chances of success in the new season.
Source: Yahoo Sports