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Ipswich Town have stepped up their interest in Daizen Maeda, with Sky Sports reporting on July 22, 2026 that the club have tabled an initial bid for the Celtic forward.
Maeda could now be in line for a move to England if the approach develops into a full agreement between the clubs. At this stage, the report points only to an opening offer from Ipswich, meaning there is still no confirmed deal and no indication that Celtic have accepted terms.
The move is understood to be at an early stage, but Ipswich’s bid underlines a clear attempt to strengthen their attacking options. Maeda’s situation will now depend on how Celtic respond and whether Ipswich decide to return with further proposals if their first offer is not enough.
No fee, contract length or personal terms have been disclosed in the report, and there has been no confirmation of an agreement with the player. That leaves the transfer dependent on further negotiations, with both clubs needing to settle on a valuation before any switch can progress.
For Ipswich, the bid represents a concrete move in the market rather than simple interest. For Celtic, the approach may test their stance on a player who is now attracting attention from England.
Further developments are expected to determine whether Maeda remains at Celtic or becomes part of Ipswich’s plans. For now, the key point is that an initial offer has been made, and the forward’s future is set to be watched closely as talks around a possible move continue.
