Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou could raid his old club Celtic in the summer transfer window, according to reports - with Japan international Daizen Maeda thought to be in his sights ahead of a potential move to north London in the upcoming market.
Postecoglou's men have been terrible in the Premier League this season, sitting just 16th in the league - and although he may not be in a job next season, their Europa League run has given him a real chance of at least writing his name in the Tottenham history books, with the club having gone 17 years without a trophy. But it's the Australian's interest in Maeda that could stand even if he does depart - and Spurs have shown interest in the speedy goalscorer.
Report: Tottenham 'Show Interest' in Daizen Maeda
The attacker has been on fire this season
The report by TBR Football states that Tottenham are among a host of Premier League clubs who are 'showing interest' in Celtic star Maeda ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Japan international moved to the Hoops under current Spurs boss Postecoglou back in January 2022 after a stunning campaign at Yokohama Marinos, and although he took time to cement his place as a crucial first-team player in Glasgow, this season has seen him do exceptionally well. 33 goals from just 47 games in all competitions, including four in the Champions League coming against the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Club Brugge and Bayern Munich, have seen him record some of the best numbers in Europe.
Ranking as the club's top goalscorer in the Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup, League Cup and the Champions League, it's been an outstanding campaign from the tireless attacker, and that has seen interest from down south, especially with the label that Maeda is the 'best in the world at pressing defenders'. The 27-year-old, who can play across the front line, has always been impressive at Parkhead, and with Postecoglou knowing what he can bring, a deal could be done in the summer.
Brendan Rodgers has indicated that Celtic are ready to enter talks with Maeda over a new deal, given that he has two years left on his deal, but Spurs have watched the attacker ahead of a potential move.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Daizen Maeda has four goals in 23 caps for Japan.
It's thought that Maeda could be available for around £25million in the summer, and the report further states that it would be 'hard to imagine' that Maeda wouldn't listen to an offer from a Premier League club if a bid did arrive.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 02-05-25.