(Source: Imago)
According to **sources speaking to Football Insider**, Celtic is in a stronger position than Leeds United to secure the signature of Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh this summer.
The 25-year-old’s impressive performances in the Champions League this season have significantly boosted his profile, with both the Whites and the Bhoys among several teams vying for his transfer.
Bodo/Glimt is eager to retain the ex-Denmark youth international, and insiders suggest that Hogh himself desires to remain in Champions League competition, whether with his current team or a new one.
Consequently, Leeds faces a “challenging” path to acquire Hogh, whereas Celtic maintains a strong prospect of Champions League qualification for the upcoming season.
Celtic’s upcoming transfer strategy involves a substantial squad overhaul, coinciding with the arrival of their new manager, suggesting that a move for Hogh remains a definite possibility this summer.
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Celtic Anticipating Significant Competition for Kasper Hogh
Hogh has been widely connected with a potential transfer to the UK recently, with both Celtic and Championship club Norwich City attempting to sign him in the January transfer period.
Nevertheless, his crucial Champions League knockout stage goals against football giants such as Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, and Sporting seem to have propelled him into the sights of higher-tier clubs for his prospective next move.
With six goals and three assists from only 13 appearances in Europe’s elite club tournament this season, he appears poised to guide Bodo/Glimt to the quarter-finals.
The striker’s impressive European campaign has led to a significant surge in his market value recently, a development that has certainly captured attention throughout various other leagues.
To date, Hogh has exclusively played within Scandinavia, but this could soon change, especially given his recent strong performances in the Champions League.
Celtic Prepares to Offload Johnny Kenny
Earlier this week, **Football Insider** disclosed that Celtic is prepared to part ways with Johnny Kenny this summer; the young player is currently on loan with Bolton Wanderers until the season concludes.
Despite the 22-year-old enjoying a promising start to his tenure in England’s third division, the parent club’s intention to revamp its attacking options might lead to his permanent departure before the next season.
Strengthening the forward line is a primary objective for the Glasgow club during the summer transfer window, and as a consequence, Kenny is anticipated to be among those considered for sale.
While it’s uncertain if Hogh might be brought in as his successor, it’s evident that Celtic will face considerable difficulty in signing him unless they clinch Champions League qualification.