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Ipswich Town in talks with Celtic for Japan forward Daizen Maeda
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Multiple media outlets, including the Scottish Sun and Sky Sports Scotland, report that Ipswich Town has held talks with Celtic regarding a potential transfer for Japanese forward Daizen Maeda. No formal offer has been made yet, but Ipswich is eager to reach an agreement quickly. Maeda's contract expires next summer, and Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has admitted he may leave before the new Scottish Premiership season. The 28-year-old primarily plays left wing but can operate across the front line. He has been with Celtic since 2022, winning five Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish FA Cups, and two Scottish League Cups. Maeda has 30 caps for Japan and scored the opening goal against Sweden in 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He is the second Japanese player Ipswich has shown interest in this summer; the club continues negotiations with free agent Hidemasa Morita, formerly of Sporting CP. Ipswich is also finalizing transfers for Abdul Fatawu (£20m), Issa Diop (£8.5m), Kayne van Oevelen (£3.4m), and is in talks for Kjell Scherpen.
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Hupu Football News | July 21
Multiple media outlets, including the Scottish Sun and Sky Sports Scotland, have reported that Ipswich Town has held talks with Celtic regarding a potential transfer for Japanese forward Daizen Maeda.
According to an initial report by the Scottish Sun, the two clubs have discussed a possible transfer, but no formal offer has been made yet. The Blues are said to be eager to reach an agreement and sign him as soon as possible.
Maeda's contract expires next summer, and Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has acknowledged that the player may leave before the start of the next Scottish Premiership season.
Player Profile
- Age: 28
- Primary position: Left wing (can also operate in any forward position)
- Club history: Joined Celtic in 2022; previously on loan at Portuguese club Marítimo before moving to J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos
Achievements at Celtic
- 5 Scottish Premiership titles
- 3 Scottish FA Cups
- 2 Scottish League Cups
International Career
- 30 appearances for the Japanese national team
- Started 3 of 4 matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers
- Scored the opening goal in a match against Sweden
Ipswich's Transfer Activity
Maeda is the second Japanese player Ipswich has shown interest in this summer. The club continues negotiations with free agent Hidemasa Morita, who has left Sporting CP.
The following transfers are expected to be finalized in the coming days:
- Abdul Fatawu (from Leicester City) — £20 million
- Issa Diop (from Fulham) — £8.5 million
- Kayne van Oevelen (from Volendam) — £3.4 million
Additionally, the club is reportedly in talks with Union Saint-Gilloise regarding a transfer for Kjell Scherpen.
Source: East Anglian Daily Times
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Ipswich Town signs Daizen Maeda from Celtic for £10 million