Kasper Hogh was left on the bench during Bodo/Glimt’s 3,-0 victory against HamKam amid continued interest from Celtic in his signature, leading to speculation that the striker may be close to leaving the club.
Hogh is a regular member of the Bodo/Glimt squad, so his absence from the action immediately attracted attention. Some supporters believe he was rested to avoid any possible injury before a potential transfer is completed, as clubs often protect players who are close to moving elsewhere.
Celtic continue pursuit of Hogh
Celtic were interested in signing Hogh during the January transfer window, but the move collapsed as they were unable to reach an agreement with Bodo/Glimt. The striker remained with the Norwegian club and continued to enjoy his time there.
However, his situation could now change, with Celtic still interested in bringing him to Scotland. A transfer could happen in the coming weeks, and his lack of involvement against HamKam has increased speculation about his future.
Hogh has played an important role for Bodo/Glimt, making his absence noticeable whenever he is unavailable. The decision to leave him out of the match has caused some fans to question whether a move away from the club is close.
Manager explains squad situation
According to the Daily Record, Bodo/Glimt manager Kjetil Knutsen discussed the team’s performance and the challenges of managing his squad. He said:
“The match today is a step in the right direction. The group has worked hard.
“We have had some who have not been here, because they have been involved in other fun things [World Cup, international games], but the group has done extremely well.
“The whole group is signing up, they need to be ready. We have to work a little and change our players.”
Knutsen’s comments suggest that squad rotation has been part of his thinking, but the timing of Hogh’s absence has naturally increased transfer speculation.
Celtic remain interested in securing the striker’s services, and the next few weeks could reveal whether Hogh’s time with Bodo/Glimt is coming to an end. For now, both clubs will wait to see if an agreement can be reached.
