Daizen Maeda Next Club Odds: Liverpool And Arsenal Battle To Sign Celtic Star
Daizen Maeda has been nothing short of sensational this season and betting sites are already offering odds on where he might be playing his football next.
The 27-year-old Japan international has been arguably Celtic’s best player and is one of three stars from the Scottish club in the running for the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award.
Maeda has scored 33 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions as the Hoops chase a ninth domestic treble in the club's 137-year history.
His performances have not only helped Brendan Rodgers' side clinch their 55th Scottish league title, but have also caught the attention of several Premier League clubs.
As the summer transfer window approaches, speculation about Maeda's future is expected to intensify, with top English clubs reportedly vying for his signature.
Maeda is expected to be available for a fee of around £25 million, which surely won’t be a problem for most Premier League clubs, and football betting sites continue to monitor the situation.
Liverpool Favourites To Sign Celtic Sensation
With uncertainty surrounding the future of key forwards like Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz, Maeda presents a viable option to bolster the Reds' attacking options as they look to defend their Premier League crown.
His ability to operate across the front line, coupled with his impressive goalscoring record, makes him an attractive prospect for Arne Slot’s side.
What’s more, Maeda's experience in the Champions League would add depth to Liverpool's squad as they aim to compete on multiple fronts next season.
Maeda is 6/4 favourite with betting apps to follow in the footsteps of Kenny Dalglish and swap Parkhead for Anfield.
Daizen Maeda Next Club Odds
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Liverpool | 6/4 | 40% |
Arsenal | 7/4 | 36.4% |
Tottenham | 5/2 | 28.6% |
Man Utd | 3/1 | 25% |
Brentford | 4/1 | 20% |
Fulham | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Aston Villa | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Newcastle | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Chelsea | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Crystal Palace | 7/1 | 12.5% |
West Ham | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Leeds | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Maeda Could Be Missing Piece Of Arsenal’s Jigsaw
Arsenal’s lack of goalscoring power has once again cost them as they seemingly have to make do with another second-place finish in the Premier League.
One of the areas that they need to address is their attack. While Gabriel Jesus is not a clinical goalscorer, Kai Havertz is not a natural centre-forward.
Maeda's adaptability would certainly allow him to fit seamlessly into Mikel Arteta's line-up, offering options on both flanks, not to mention as a goalscoring central striker.
As Arsenal look to build on another near miss, signing a player of Maeda's calibre could prove vital as they look to go one better next season, and he is 7/4 to join the Gunners.
Reunion With Ange A Possibility
A reunion with Ange Postecoglou could be on the cards if the Japanese striker were to make the move to Tottenham.
Maeda worked under the Australian at Yokohama F Marinos before joining him at Celtic in 2022.
With Spurs aiming to strengthen their squad depth, especially in the attacking department, Maeda could be an ideal fit and he is 5/2 to move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, uncertainty surrounding the future of the Spurs manager could thwart a potential reunion.
Maeda For Misfiring Manchester United?
With the exception of their run in the Europa League, it’s been another frustrating season for Manchester United.
They sit 14th in the table with 39 points after suffering 15 losses, and the club are guaranteed to record their lowest ever points tally in the Premier League era.
Much of this can be put down to the lack of firepower, with Ruben Amorim recently saying of his side: "We are creating the chances but we are not scoring goals but sometimes you don't have an explanation. I don't have a big explanation for that.”
Maeda could be an ideal fit for United as they look to inject more threat into their forward line, especially if they qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League.
Brentford Lead Chasing Pack
Maeda is capable of playing in a variety of attacking positions, and he will always score goals thanks to his pace and movement making him a constant threat.
That would certainly suit Thomas Frank's philosophy at Brentford, and to capture his signature would be a real statement of intent from the west London club ahead of another Premier League campaign,.
Other clubs interested in signing Maeda include Fulham (5/1), Aston Villa (5/1), Newcastle (6/1), Chelsea (6/1), Crystal Palace (7/1), West Ham (8/1) and Leeds (12/1).
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
