Celtic signs Danish striker Kasper Hogh for £11m record fee

Celtic Football Club has broken its transfer record to sign Danish international striker Kasper Hogh from Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt for a fee of 11 million pounds, plus potential add-ons. The deal, finalized on July 25, 2026, coincides with the departure of forward Daizen Maeda to Premier League side Ipswich Town for a reported 10 million pounds, marking a significant strategic reshuffle for the Scottish Premiership champions.

The 25-year-old Hogh is scheduled to undergo a medical in Glasgow and is expected to sign a long-term contract, believed to be for four years with an option for a fifth. He arrives as a proven goalscorer, having netted 53 goals in 102 appearances for Bodø/Glimt and impressed in European competition, scoring 15 goals over the past two seasons, including strikes against clubs like Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill highlighted the player's pedigree, stating that acquiring someone who has scored in the Champions League represents the calibre of signing the club is seeking.

Hogh's signing is a direct response to the confirmed transfer of Daizen Maeda, who spent four and a half successful seasons at...