Japanese footballer in the J1, midfielder for Kawasaki Frontale
Celtic are pursuing Mika Baur for a reported 4m fee as Daizen Maeda edges toward a move to Ipswich Town. Personal terms have been agreed with Baur, while Ipswich are negotiating for Maeda and other Celtic targets attract interest across Europe.
Celtic have surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to LASK Linz, crashing to a 5-1 defeat in Linz and losing Champions League group-stage progression. The comeback keeps Celtic in European football via the Europa League, while coaching staff face scrutiny over squad depth and defensive resilience.
Celtic has collapsed from a 4-0 aggregate lead to a 5-4 loss in Linz, exiting the Champions League playoff. Manager Martin O’Neill has taken responsibility, while players defend the team as they face a costly European setback.
Celtic has started the Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros, exposing defensive fragility, midfield inefficiency, and a disjointed attack. The defeat follows a 3-0 loss to Rangers and sets a tense backdrop for the Old Firm clash this weekend.