'Celtic close on Hogh' as Maeda & Danilo near exits - gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Scottish transfer gossip roundup says Celtic are moving closer to a deal for Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh, while two notable exits involving Glasgow clubs are also being lined up. The report, citing Gianluca Di Marzio via SpilXperten, says Celtic have held talks over the 25-year-old Danish striker, who is valued at about £7m. The National is cited as noting Hogh did not come off the bench for Bodo/Glimt during their 3-0 win over HamKam on Thursday, amid continuing links with the Scottish champions.

The roundup also says Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is nearing a move to Ipswich Town. Citing the Daily Record, BBC Sport reports the Japan international travelled to London on Thursday for a medical ahead of a proposed £10m transfer, with confirmation potentially coming on Friday. Celtic are also linked with Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur, Lazio pair Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri, and Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, while Reo Hatate is reported to be on West Ham United’s radar.

Across the city, Rangers striker Danilo is said to be in Brazil ahead of a loan move to Botafogo, with the Daily Record cited as reporting that the 27-year-old is due for a medical on Friday. Other Rangers-related items include AC Milan’s pursuit of Troyes defender Sankhoun Diawara, who has also attracted Rangers interest, and comments from Tottenham winger Mikey Moore after returning from his loan spell.

The wider roundup includes possible moves involving Hearts, Aberdeen and Dundee United, underlining a busy summer market for Scottish clubs as squads are reshaped before domestic and European campaigns.