Celtic are bracing to receive offers for Daizen Maeda as the player seeks a move away from Parkhead. Martin O'Neill is prepared to sanction the sale of the 28-year-old, who has made no secret of his desire to leave Scottish football.

What has led to this decision?

Maeda has been planning for a future away from Celtic for well over a year, and his recent performances have attracted interest from clubs across Europe. He played a crucial role in Celtic's title success last season, scoring seven times in their final five league games.

Could clubs now make moves to sign Daizen Maeda?

A number of clubs, notably in the Bundesliga and the Premier League, are believed to have been keeping an eye on his situation and could now make a move. Maeda's contract is set to expire soon, and Celtic will look to cash in on him rather than lose him for free.

What has Maeda said about leaving Celtic?

Maeda has been open about his desire to seek a new challenge this summer, and confessed his plans to the media following Japan's exit from the World Cup. After Japan's defeat against Brazil, the forward revealed he has realized he "can't stay" at his current level and is now determined to make a step up in his career. Celtic are currently 3rd in Premiership, 67 points from 33 games, with a recent form of WWWWW, and 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian. Their last result was a 3-1 win against Dunfermline on 2026-05-23. With Maeda's departure looming, Celtic will look to strengthen their squad and improve their league standing, having scored 59 goals and conceded 35 this season, with a goal difference of +24.