Celtic are believed to be closing in on the signing of Yokohama F. Marinos forward Daizen Maeda but, so far, there have been no reports that the deal has been finalised.
The 24-year-old was the J-League top goalscorer last season and he is believed to be available for around £3m. Supporters on Twitter are hoping that the Hoops can seal the signing of the Japanese international as soon as possible:
He’d run riot in SPFL. C’mon @CelticFC give us a belated Christmas pressie🇯🇵
— MarkQuigley80 (@MQuigley80) December 27, 2021
Aside from his pace and finishing he looks fearless and strong, added in a bargain at the price ✌🏻🍀
— Sean McLaughlin (@Seanmac1407) December 27, 2021
I have never wanted celtic to sign someone as badly as I do with maeda, what a guy
— Matty O’Neill (@mjoneill1967) December 27, 2021
Him and Kyogo is going to be the best bromance ever 🥰🍀
— Ged Cairns (@GedCairns) December 27, 2021
Looks decent. Great movement off the ball
— John Cairns 🏴 (@cairney16) December 27, 2021
If we don’t sign Maeda and Hatate, somebody else will. They will smash it in Scotland.
— Stef1888 (@stef18881) December 27, 2021
Could be an absolute steel
— john lappin (@lapprec) December 27, 2021
Badly needed!!! we’re more than still in this league. Guys that can make a difference r massive for any team.
— Owen McCusker (@OwenMcCusker4) December 27, 2021
Maeda played under Ange Postecoglou at Yokohama so it is not surprising that the Celtic manager wants to link up with his former player once again, especially considering his excellent form.
With Kyogo Furuhashi having ripped things up since his arrival from the J-League in the summer, fans have every confidence that Maeda can replicate the success of his fellow countryman.
The January transfer window is just days away from opening and we may not have to wait long before we find out whether the striker is on his way to Glasgow.
