Celtic Land Club Record Deal for Høgh
Celtic have agreed a club record fee worth around £11 million, plus add-ons, to sign Bodø/Glimt striker Kasper Høgh. The Danish international has been granted permission to undergo a medical, with a long-term contract, believed to be four years plus a further option year, expected to follow shortly.
His numbers explain the excitement north of the border. Høgh scored 54 goals and added 22 assists across 103 appearances for the Norwegian champions, while his European return of 15 goals in 33 matches carries genuine weight. Few strikers arriving in Scotland boast that kind of continental pedigree.
His most memorable moment came against Inter Milan. Høgh struck the decisive third goal in a 3-1 win at Aspmyra Stadion, helping Bodø/Glimt eliminate Cristian Chivu’s side 5-2 on aggregate in Champions League playoff action. That performance alone likely accelerated Celtic’s pursuit.
Interest wasn’t new, though. Celtic tried signing him back in winter, only for Høgh to prefer staying in Norway for the Champions League campaign. Persistence eventually paid off, with the Scottish champions circling back once the transfer window reopened this summer.
Filling the Void Left by Maeda
Timing matters here too. The move follows closely behind Daizen Maeda’s exit, who completed a £10m switch to Ipswich Town after four years at Parkhead. Replacing his goal output quickly became a priority for Celtic’s recruitment team this summer.
At 25, Høgh sits firmly in his prime years rather than requiring lengthy development time. That should ease any concerns about adapting from Eliteserien football to Scottish Premiership demands. Celtic will hope his physical style translates seamlessly into weekly title challenges.
Supporters can expect further incoming business too, with Høgh reportedly one of several new faces targeted before Celtic’s Flag Day fixture against Dundee. For continued transfer coverage throughout the window, visit the KCPredict blog. Further reporting is available via Sky Sports.