Celtic transfer target under threat of going elsewhere as former Rangers boss swoops in with seven-figure bid
Martin O’Neill may have to instigate a bidding war if he wants his man.
Former Rangers boss Philippe Clement has launched a bid for a prolific Celtic transfer target just days before Transfer Deadline Day.
In what is his first job back in football since leaving Ibrox, the Belgian took over at Norwich City in November and has since took the Championship side from the relegation zone to 18th in the league. He was sacked as Rangers boss last February after a poor run of results which included a shock Scottish Cup defeat at home to Queens Park.
Celtic haven’t finished their hunt for a striker despite the recent loan signing of Borussia Monchengladbach forward, Tomas Cvancara. The Czech International joins Bournemouth loanee Julian Araujo on the list of Hoops arrivals, however they are yet to sign anybody on a permanent deal, with just five days left before the end of the January transfer window.
Celtic transfer target subject of Norwich City bid
The Hoops have reportedly had their eye on Bodo Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, however they may now have to compete with Clement’s side if they want his signature, with The Canaries submitting a seven figure bid for the Norwegian.
Prominent Italian transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano announced on X: “Norwich have submitted €8m package proposal (add-ons included) for Kasper Högh. Negotiations ongoing with Bodø-Glimt.”
The bid means O’Neill may be forced to up the stakes if he wants to pursue Hogh, who has scored 42 goals in 82 appearances for Bodo Glimt since moving from Stabaek in 2024. To add to this, he was also the joint-top goalscorer in last season’s Europa League, where Kjetil Knutsen’s side went on an incredible run to the semi-finals.
It wouldn’t be the first time the East Anglia side have swooped in on a Celtic target, having signed Brondby’s Mathais Kvistgaarten in the summer for £6.9m. The Dane has five goals and one assist to his name so far this season.
Clement on fire at high-flying Canaries
The former Rangers boss has brought a feel-good factor back to Carrow Road since taking over from Liam Manning. The Canaries have won four out of five in all competitions, including a 2-1 victory over league leaders Coventry City. They now sit four points clear of the relegation zone.
Following their recent 3-1 victory over QPR, Clement told BBC Norfolk: "It's not about me, that's no so important, and I knew that if we worked hard this moment would come. It's more important for the players, for the club and for the fans also.
"What you saw during the game and after the game was the synergy is totally back, it was lost a few weeks ago. So it's back now and they see a team fighting, but also a team creating, playing good football and of course we can still improve a lot of things. But the mentality of the players is positive to get three deserved points."