Celtic manager O'Neill has confirmed that Danish striker Kasper Hogh will undergo a medical at the club within the next 24 hours, putting the finishing touches on a deal the Glasgow side failed to land back in January (BBC Sport).

Hogh, a 25-year-old forward currently with Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt, was absent from his team's recent fixture, prompting speculation about an imminent transfer. Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen played down the mystery absence at the time, but O'Neill's confirmation that a medical is imminent makes clear Celtic have revived their interest and pushed it over the line this summer. Hogh is under contract with Bodo/Glimt until 2029, and the Norwegian club are expected to demand a fee in excess of £7 million (The Scottish Sun).

The Hogh pursuit is part of a broader rebuild at Celtic Park. The club have already sold Japan winger Daizen Maeda to Ipswich Town, opening up space and budget for new arrivals. So far this summer, Celtic have completed one signing: Colombian forward Camilo Duran, who has hit the ground running with three goals in three warm-up games (BBC Sport).

More could follow. Celtic have been strongly linked with Mika Baur, a 22-year-old German midfielder who plays for Paderborn in Germany's second tier. O'Neill would not confirm whether a deal for Baur is close, but he made clear that additional targets are in the pipeline beyond Hogh.

For Celtic fans, the Hogh deal carries a particular satisfaction. The club chased him in the January window and came away empty-handed — the kind of near-miss that lingers through a season. Returning for the same player six months later and getting him through the doors suggests a clear plan rather than a scattergun approach to the window.

What gives the move added intrigue is Hogh's profile. He has built his reputation in Norway, where Bodo/Glimt have become one of the most respected clubs in Scandinavian football — a team that punches above its financial weight in European competition. A striker thriving in that environment is not a household name for most Scottish supporters, but neither was Maeda when he arrived from Japan and became a fan favourite. Celtic's recruitment has often lived or died on finding players ready to make that jump.

With Duran already settling in and Hogh seemingly hours from a medical, the attacking picture at Celtic is taking shape fast. Whether Baur or other targets follow before the window closes will determine how complete O'Neill's first summer rebuild truly looks.