Celtic are on the brink of completing a record-breaking transfer for Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, with the £11 million fee surpassing the £11m paid for Arne Engels. However, the deal has sparked debate among fans and pundits about the risks of big-money signings in Scottish football.
Old Firm Transfer Strategy Under Scrutiny
Scott Gowers from Edinburgh warned that both Celtic and Rangers face a dilemma: "It's really hard to please Old Firm supports so there's a huge question mark as to which market they shop. Should the Old Firm play reasonably safe and buy players worth low to mid millions from the Scottish game or should they risk mega million deals regarding players without experience of the Scottish game?"
Gowers pointed to Rangers' past failures, including Tore Andre Flo, who earned the nickname "Tore Andre Flop" after a £12m move, and loanee Skov Olsen. He suggested loan deals as a safer option to test players before committing.
Fans Split on Hogh's Value
Stephen Mulhern defended the signing, agreeing with former Celtic player Vidar Riseth that £11m was a bargain: "Vidar Riseth was bang on the money when saying Celtic signed Kasper Hogh for £11million when he reckoned £20million was a more realistic price." He compared it to Chelsea's £117m signing of Morgan Rodgers, calling Hogh "certainly not" inferior.
Alan Flett sparked controversy by mocking Celtic fans, claiming they "took the bait again." Scott McAdam hit back: "What's it got to do with doughball Flett if Kasper Hogh wants to come to the most successful club in Scotland?"
Rangers' Glory Days and New Signing
Charles Maxwell welcomed new signing Camilo Duran, joking the chef should order more eggs as "we've found a keen poacher." He referred to Duran's assist for James Forrest's goal against Milan.
Meanwhile, former Rangers boss Danny Rohl's interview with Record Sport drew reactions. Peter Lyons from Blantyre said: "How deluded was Danny Rohl saying the Celtic fans were singing his name..erm.. Change the 'D' in your first name to 'F' and that is what we were singing?"
