Celtic are on the brink of signing Norwegian striker Kasper Hogh for a club-record £11 million after Daizen Maeda’s exit to Ipswich Town cleared the way for the move. Sources told Football Insider that Hogh has agreed personal terms with the Glasgow club and will jet in for his medical on Saturday, with a deal set to be completed imminently.

What’s the fee and who is Hogh?

The initial £11m fee makes Hogh the joint-second most expensive signing in Premiership history, tying him with teammate Arne Engels. Only Tore Andre Flo’s £12m move from Chelsea to Rangers in 2000 ranks higher. Hogh, 25, arrives off the back of a standout season for Bodo/Glimt, where he scored 17 goals in 28 Eliteserien games and six in 14 Champions League outings, including a brace against Manchester City.

Why this move matters for Celtic

Celtic have tracked Hogh since January, impressed by his Champions League performances and consistency in Norway’s top flight. His arrival follows a chaotic transfer window that saw two deals collapse and left the squad unsettled under Martin O’Neill. The Hoops sit third in the Premiership with 67 points from 33 games last season, three behind leaders Heart of Midlothian, and have won their last five matches, including a 3-1 victory over Hearts on 16 May 2026.

When will Hogh make his debut?

Hogh last played for Bodo on 17 July, keeping him match fit for a swift Celtic debut. The Premiership season kicks off on 3 August against Dundee at 7:30pm, and Hogh is expected to feature if the paperwork is signed this weekend. His arrival should ease the unrest that followed the collapse of two transfer deals and bolster O’Neill’s attack as Celtic chase a Premiership crown they’ve held for the past five years.

Celtic’s recent form stands at five straight wins, with their next fixture against Hearts at home on 17 October 2026.