Exclusive: Celtic plan to accept 28-yr-old offer

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(Credit: Imago) Tue 3 March 2026 9:17, UK Celtic are preparing to cash in on striker Daizen Maeda as he enters the final year of his contract this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Bhoys are preparing to accept offers for the 28-year-old if they come in, with the club hierarchy now of the feeling that there is “no chance” that he will sign a new contract. Maeda has not hit his best form for the Glasgow giants so far this season, and has just seven goals and five assists in the Scottish Premiership at the moment, with a Celtic transfer exit now on the cards.Credit: Imago 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom.

VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUBDaizen Maeda to finally get the exit that he wantsFootball Insider revealed earlier in the season that Maeda was keen on the idea of a potential move to the Premier League, as it began to look increasingly likely that he would turn his back on Celtic. Pathetic— Adam Lynch (@AdamLynch27) March 1, 2026 View Tweet However, with the prospect of potentially losing the striker on a free transfer now beginning to loom on the horizon, Celtic have decided that they will cash in on him this summer, and he will finally get the exit that he has chased for so long.

Celtic to land Kasper Hogh as Maeda’s replacement?Football Insider revealed last week that Celtic are likely to be priced out of a move for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh after his exploits in the Champions League. That is set to spark a significant spike in his valuation this summer, which is expected to leave Celtic in the dust in the race for his signature, even if they were to secure Champions League football themselves.