Bodo/Glimt's Hogh to have Celtic medical within 24 hours

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh is expected to undergo a Celtic medical within the next 24 hours, according to Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. The 25-year-old Denmark international, who has four caps for his country, has been the subject of Celtic interest for several months. BBC Sport says reports have put the proposed fee at a club-record £11m agreement with the Norwegian side.

O’Neill addressed the situation after Celtic’s 2-2 pre-season friendly draw with AC Milan at Celtic Park on Saturday. He said he was hopeful the move would happen and indicated it was progressing, while cautioning that nothing is complete until a player has formally signed. When asked directly about a medical, O’Neill said Hogh was apparently set to have one in the next day.

The potential arrival comes at a sensitive point in Celtic’s summer business. BBC Sport notes that Japan forward Daizen Maeda, described as a favourite with supporters, has been sold to Ipswich Town. Celtic have made one signing so far this summer, Colombian forward Camilo Duran, who has scored three times in three warm-up matches.

The article also says Celtic have been linked with Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur, but O’Neill did not confirm whether that deal could progress. He said he had been focused on the Milan friendly and suggested other possible moves were still being worked on. The Hogh development matters because it could strengthen Celtic’s attacking options after Maeda’s exit and would represent a major financial commitment if the reported fee is accurate.