Daizen Maeda

It’ll take Yang playing most games like he did tonight.

 

He really needed it, last few games last season he missed a few big chances (Cup Final and Hun game identical ones) but he was * knackered by that point and flying back and forth from Japan, with his wife just giving birth. But he’s started this season missed a one on one and slipped for a one on one last weekend.

Another game or two of that it can get in a players head, fans start talking about transfer talk effecting him etc…

Goal settles it down. And just gets a rhythm started, if he follows it up midweek then he’ll be going into the form we seen last season. Form I don’t actually expect from him either, he was insane at one point last season, took every chance after he replaced Kyogo

 

Hope he's still here in September.

 

Coming from TeamTalk so probably *




Nottingham Forest, Fulham, and Brentford are all considering moves for Celtic’s dynamic forward Daizen Maeda, TEAMtalk understands, with the player’s stance now revealed.

The 27-year-old has been a key figure for Celtic since joining from Yokohama F. Marinos in January 2022. Known for his blistering pace, relentless work rate, and clinical finishing, he has made a significant contribution to the Hoops’ dominance in Scotland


Maeda, who plays as a left-winger or forward, notched 16 goals and 10 assists in the Scottish Premiership last season, showcasing his ability to thrive in high-pressing systems.

His performances in European competitions, including the Champions League, in which he scored four times last term, have further elevated his profile, drawing comparisons to other successful Asian exports, like Tottenham’s former skipper Son Heung-min.

TEAMtalk sources close to the player indicate that Maeda is “very open” to a Premier League switch, seeing it as a natural progression in his career


The allure of England’s top flight, with its global spotlight and competitive intensity, aligns perfectly with his ambitions. Having represented Japan at the 2022 World Cup – where he scored a memorable goal against Germany – Maeda is eager to test himself against elite defences week in, week out, ahead of the 2026 tournament.

However, any deal won’t be cheap, with Nott’m Forest, Fulham and Brentford all weighing up moves for the Celtic talisman…


TEAMtalk understands that Celtic are holding firm on a valuation of at least £25 million, reflecting Maeda’s contract until 2027 and his integral role under manager Brendan Rodgers.


This price tag could test the resolve of the interested parties: Nott’m Forest, seeking depth; Fulham, aiming to build on mid-table stability; and Brentford, renowned for shrewd recruitment of undervalued talents.

With just weeks remaining in the window, negotiations for Maeda could intensify rapidly.




If a bid materializes, it might spark a bidding war, but Celtic’s stance suggests they’re prepared to retain their star unless the offer is compelling.

For Maeda, a potential Premier League adventure beckons – potentially reshaping his trajectory and adding another layer of intrigue to this transfer saga.

 

We need to hold him for another season given how underprepared we have been this window.

Will prob mean we have to take a lower fee next year but what good is the extra money now if it just sits in the bank

 

Lose him and all * will break loose.

 

With no obvious replacement to step into the two roles he can pay it would have to be MORE that £35Mil.

 

That gives me the fear. We'd be * without him.

 

TeamTalk punt more pish than me


So wouldn’t worry