Celtic revive pursuit of Hogh amid goalkeeper shift
The Hoops have returned to the market for Kasper Hogh following a failed January bid, while Radek Vitek signals his availability at Old Trafford.
Celtic have rekindled their transfer interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, marking a renewed effort to secure the 25-year-old Danish international. This development follows a previous unsuccessful attempt by the Glasgow club to sign the forward during the January window, suggesting a strategic pivot in their offensive recruitment plans for the upcoming season.
Concurrently, the club has received encouragement in its search for a new goalkeeper. Manchester United’s Radek Vitek, a 22-year-old shot-stopper, has indicated that he is ready to leave Old Trafford. This signal from the English Premier League side provides Celtic with a potential avenue to address their defensive needs, with the Scottish club now actively pursuing the young keeper.
The broader transfer landscape in Scotland and Europe remains active, with other clubs making significant moves. Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly set their sights on Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, highlighting the competitive nature of the current market for Scottish talent. Meanwhile, sources in Japan suggest that Kyogo Furuhashi has his heart set on a second stint with Celtic, although the 31-year-old striker faces contractual hurdles at Birmingham City, where he has two years remaining on a lucrative deal.
Rangers are also working through the final details of a £4.6m deal for Vanja Dragojevic, aiming to sign the Partizan Belgrade skipper before Wednesday’s friendly with St-Etienne. In Norway, Hamarkameratene are in talks to sign Aston Villa’s Scottish striker Rory Wilson, 20, on loan, while French winger Aaron Malouda, who was reportedly scouted by Celtic, has agreed to join Swiss outfit Basel from Sabah in Azerbaijan.
Additional gossip includes Arsenal lining up a free transfer for Stones and Braga expressing satisfaction with Hearts. These developments underscore the dynamic nature of the transfer window, with clubs across Europe adjusting their squads in anticipation of the new season.
