Celtic's £11m‑plus striker signing fuels Croatian keeper chase

[Getty Images] Celtic have agreed a record £11m‑plus fee with Bodo/Glimt for 25‑year‑old striker Kasper Hogh, making the Norwegian club the most expensive signing in Celtic’s modern era; Hogh will sign a four‑year contract with an option for a further year and is due to travel to Scotland on Saturday night to complete the move.

The signing underlines Celtic’s aggressive summer strategy, as the club has also intensified talks for 27‑year‑old Croatian goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, who currently plies his trade in the Spanish second tier for Las Palmas and is being pursued as a potential replacement option.

Luca Bendoni reported on X that discussions with Las Palmas have entered an advanced stage, highlighting Celtic’s focus on securing a Croatian international for the goalkeeper position.

Earlier, Ben Jacobs on X noted that Celtic’s initial enquiry for AEK Athens left‑back James Penrice has stalled, while the Scottish Sun added that Lazio have placed a £13m valuation on 24‑year‑old winger Matteo Cancellieri, another player linked with Celtic.

The move, confirmed by La Provincia, secures Hogh’s long‑term future at Celtic while giving the Glasgow club a high‑profile striker to bolster its attack, and the four‑year deal provides the Norwegian forward with stability as he begins his first season in Scotland.