Celtic have agreed a record £11m-plus fee with Bodo/Glimt for 25-year-old striker Kasper Hogh, and the Denmark forward was due to travel to Scotland on Saturday night to complete the move. He is set to sign a four-year contract with the option of a further one.
Celtic have also intensified talks with Las Palmas for 27-year-old goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, while an initial enquiry for 27-year-old AEK Athens left-back James Penrice has not been followed up and a deal is not expected to progress now.
What is the latest on Celtic's transfer targets?
Celtic's move for Hogh is expected to be their record fee, surpassing previous club outlays, with the striker arriving from Bodo/Glimt after a breakthrough in negotiations. The 25-year-old was due to travel to Scotland on Saturday night to finalise the transfer and, once completed, will commit to a four-year deal with a further year option.
In goal, the Glasgow club are continuing discussions with Las Palmas over Horkas, who is 27. That deal remains active as Celtic look to strengthen in that position.
By contrast, the club's interest in Penrice appears to have stalled. Celtic made an initial enquiry for the 27-year-old AEK Athens left-back, but that has not been followed up and the move is now not expected to go any further.
Which other players are being linked with Celtic?
Lazio have placed a transfer valuation of £13m on Matteo Cancellieri, the 24-year-old winger who has been reported as a Celtic target. The asking price is the latest figure to emerge in connection with the player.
What else is happening in Sunday’s transfer rumours?
Elsewhere, Besiktas would be prepared to accept £8.6m for Vaclav Cerny, who has been linked with a return to Rangers, although the Turkish club are said to be more willing to let him leave if they complete the signing of Mohamed Salah.
In the United States, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy are considering a £375,000 move for 24-year-old St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips.
Aberdeen have been given a boost in their pursuit of Jadel Katongo after Kayerispor agreed to terminate the 21-year-old defender's contract by mutual consent.
Meanwhile, New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, 24, who has joined Motherwell on loan from Bournemouth, has confirmed that he came close to joining Hibernian a year ago.
Key Facts
- Celtic have agreed a record £11m-plus fee with Bodo/Glimt for 25-year-old striker Kasper Hogh.
- Hogh was due to travel to Scotland on Saturday night and will sign a four-year contract with the option of a further one.
- Celtic have intensified talks with Las Palmas for 27-year-old goalkeeper Dinko Horkas.
- Celtic's interest in AEK Athens left-back James Penrice is not expected to progress.
- Lazio have valued reported Celtic target Matteo Cancellieri at £13m.
