The European transfer market is on fire right now, and Celtic is right in the thick of it! Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh is reportedly on the verge of joining, with the Scottish champions in talks for the 25-year-old Danish talent at a reported £7 million. This isn’t just a rumor; it feels like the first big domino to fall in what’s shaping up to be a wild week, with some key names already headed for the exits.
In and Out at Celtic Park
It’s not just about who’s coming in, though; Celtic is seeing some big names pack their bags. Japan forward Daizen Maeda, 28, is poised to complete a £10 million transfer to Ipswich Town, arriving in London Thursday for a medical; his Celtic exit could be confirmed Friday. Rivals Rangers are also shaking things up, with 27-year-old striker Danilo pictured arriving in Brazil to complete a loan move to Botafogo. Celtic is still chasing 22-year-old midfielder Mika Baur, but Paderborn, just promoted to the Bundesliga, rejected their £4 million offer, preferring a free transfer next summer over a low sale now. Plus, Celtic has eyes on two Lazio players: 25-year-old striker Gustav Isaksen and 24-year-old winger Matteo Cancellieri. There’s even a goalkeeper on the radar, 27-year-old Dinko Horkas, but Las Palmas wants over £4.3 million plus a sell-on clause. Talk about complex negotiations!
The Wider European Rumor Mill is Exploding
The transfer frenzy is blowing up everywhere, not just around Celtic. West Ham United has a few Scottish talents on their radar, including Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate, Rangers centre-half John Souttar, and his brother, Leicester City defender Harry Souttar. AC Milan is close to an agreement with Troyes for 20-year-old central defender Sankhoun Diawara, a player Rangers and Basel were reportedly eyeing. Young Tottenham winger Mikey Moore, 18, is “buzzing to be back” after his Rangers loan, playing the second half in Tottenham’s 1-0 friendly win against MK Dons. Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage confirmed his club could snag a record fee for 29-year-old midfielder Laurent Mendy if he agrees terms with Heart of Midlothian. Aberdeen has started talks for 21-year-old centre-back Jadel Katongo from Kayserispor, but sources say finances make that deal tough. Dundee United is still waiting on Major League Soccer to sanction the loan signing of 21-year-old left-back Philippe Ndinga from Philadelphia Union. Jagiellonia Bialystok confirmed 24-year-old USA midfielder AZ Jackson refused to return for pre-season! Plus, Dundee United’s manager, Jim Goodwin, is vowing to “fight tooth and nail” to keep their 15-year-old forward Lorenzo Sassetti, their youngest ever player, despite serious interest from Serie A and English top-flight clubs.
With this whirlwind action tearing through the rumor mill, this summer transfer window is shaping up to be one for the books across European football. Keep those notifications on; more twists and turns are definitely coming as clubs battle to solidify their rosters for the season ahead!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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