Ipswich Bolster Attack with Japanese International from Celtic; Hoops Swiftly Find Record-Breaking Replacement

Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town have officially secured the services of Japanese international Daizen Maeda from Celtic. The forward joins the "Tractor Boys" in a deal reportedly worth £10 million.

The Japanese attacker has been a key player for the "Hoops" since joining in 2022.

Maeda netted 79 goals for the Scottish giants, contributing to five Scottish Premiership titles, three Scottish Cups, and two League Cups during his tenure.

The 28-year-old Japanese international is the first player from his country to sign for Ipswich. Maeda boasts 30 caps and 5 goals for the "Samurai Blue," with his most recent international goal coming at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored in their 1-1 group stage draw against Sweden.

Celtic, meanwhile, wasted no time in finding Maeda's replacement. Danish forward Kasper Høgh from Bodø/Glimt is set to join the "Hoops" in what is expected to be a club-record transfer fee of £11 million.