Maeda wants to leave Celtic in January - gossip

"Image source, The Courier Japan forward Daizen Maeda has informed Celtic of his desire to depart in the January transfer window, with Brentford, Everton, Leeds United, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers all interested in the 28-year-old. (TeamTalk), external Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has revealed he expects to hold talks in February about a new contract with the Scottish champions. (Sun), external Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy has refused to respond to reports suggesting he is being considered for the vacancy at Celtic."

"Meanwhile, Columbus Crew general manager Issa Tull has said Nancy is "locked in" for next season amid reported interest in their head coach from Celtic. (Record), external Celtic will likely have to pay Columbus Crew a multi-million dollar compensation package if they want to land Nancy and his coaching staff, according to US experts. (Glasgow Times), external Former Celtic striker Robbie Keane has reiterated he remains focused on his work at Ferencvaros amid links with the Scottish champions' manager's job. (Record), external"

"Celtic have been holding talks in London this week with various targets as they continue their search for a new manager, with Nancy, Bodo/Glimt's Kjetil Knutsen and Ipswich Town's Kieran McKenna among the names being considered. (Sky Sports), external Celtic could be in line for a sell-on fee in January for Kristoffer Ajer, with Wolfsburg linked with interest in the Brentford centre-half. (Sky Sports via The Scotsman), external Top Serie A clubs have joined Rangers, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen and Tottenham"

Daizen Maeda has indicated a desire to leave Celtic in the January transfer window, drawing interest from Brentford, Everton, Leeds United, West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Kasper Schmeichel expects to hold contract talks with Celtic in February. Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy declined to comment on links to Celtic while Columbus general manager Issa Tull said Nancy is locked in for next season and US experts warn Celtic would likely face a multi-million dollar compensation bill to hire Nancy and his staff. Celtic held London meetings on managerial targets; Kristoffer Ajer and 19-year-old Sani Suleiman are also linked with moves.

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