Celtic forward Daizen Maeda is on the verge of a £10 million transfer to Premier League side Ipswich Town. A medical has been scheduled for the Japanese international ahead of the move.
Transfer details
The deal, worth £10 million, will see Maeda leave Celtic Park for Portman Road. The 27-year-old has been a key player for Celtic since joining in 2022, but Ipswich's offer has triggered the move. The medical is expected to take place in the coming days.
Maeda's career path
Maeda joined Celtic from Yokohama F. Marinos in 2022, initially on loan before making the move permanent. He has scored 20 goals in 60 appearances for the Scottish champions. His pace and work rate have made him a fan favorite. Now he's set for a return to English football, having previously played for Marinos' sister club in the J-League.
What this means for the clubs
For Celtic, the £10m fee represents a solid return on a player who cost around £1.5m. The club will reinvest the money as they look to strengthen their squad. For Ipswich, Maeda adds Premier League experience and a proven goal threat as they fight to stay up. The move is subject to the player passing his medical.
The transfer window closes on September 1, so both clubs will be keen to finalize the deal quickly.
