Ipswich open talks for Celtic star Maeda - gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s latest transfer gossip roundup says newly promoted Premier League club Ipswich Town are interested in Celtic forward Daizen Maeda, with discussions reported around a possible move. The item, published on 21 July 2026, cites the Daily Record as saying Ipswich have launched a bid, while Sky Sports is cited as reporting that Ipswich and Celtic have talked over transfer conditions but that no formal offer has yet been submitted.

The same roundup says Celtic are looking at Egypt winger Haissem Hassan, 24, as a potential attacking option. BBC Sport attributes that line to Anthony Joseph on X, reporting that Celtic are exploring what a deal with Real Oviedo could involve after Hassan’s World Cup performances. The Daily Record is also cited as saying Real Oviedo head coach Julian Calero appeared to leave room for a departure by pointing toward a greater focus on the Spanish club’s youth players.

The developments matter because Maeda has been an important part of Celtic’s forward line, and interest from Ipswich would test the Scottish champions’ squad planning during the summer window. Ipswich, returning to the Premier League, are expected to strengthen for the step up in competition, while Celtic would need to balance any potential sale against recruitment for domestic and European campaigns.

BBC Sport’s roundup also included other Scottish football transfer notes: Rangers are expected to continue rebuilding with Vanja Dragojevic arriving and Danilo departing, Casa Pia have asked about Rangers winger Ross McCausland, and Swansea City hope to bring Motherwell midfielder Elijah Just onto their pre-season tour.