Big news just dropped across the pond: Kasper Hogh, the 25-year-old Denmark forward from Bodo/Glimt, passed his medical in London on Monday evening. This guy is on the cusp of officially joining Celtic, and the chatter is already heating up about what this means for the Scottish champions. Former Celtic player Vidar Riseth is out here saying Hogh is worth almost *double* the £11m fee his new club is reportedly paying. Talk about a potential bargain if that holds true, right?
Rangers Eyeing A Union Defender, Diomande Eager For New Regime
Meanwhile, it looks like Celtic’s rivals, Rangers, are busy themselves. They’re reportedly nearing a deal, potentially for £5m, to bring in Olwethu Makhanya, a 22-year-old South Africa defender from Philadelphia Union. Get this: some reports even suggest they could snag him for just £3m. That’s a huge swing in price, and a few million extra in the bank for the club is always a win, isn’t it? On their current squad, 24-year-old Mohamed Diomande is pumped to be a part of new manager Derek McInnes’ setup despite the midfield getting more competitive. He even prefers playing alongside new teammate Cammy Devlin over facing him on the pitch. Sounds like a good locker room vibe, which is always crucial.
European Clubs Make Their Moves
Beyond the big two, the transfer market is buzzing for other clubs. Sturm Graz head coach Fabio Ingolitsch expects up to five changes to the Hearts line-up, especially with the Austrian side holding a commanding 4-0 first-leg lead in their Champions League second qualifying round. Dundee United is also set to sign 19-year-old Basaksehir midfielder Abdoulaye Yoro. However, it seems Philadelphia Union left-back Philippe Ndinga is headed to Zulte Waregem instead of Tannadice. And over at Hibernian, manager Thomas Brdaric thinks they weren’t ready for Malisheva’s hybrid pitch, which might explain that 2-0 loss in their Conference League qualifier. It’s a busy time for clubs locking down their rosters, and fans are definitely watching closely to see how these early season moves pan out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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