Celtic manager Martin O'Neill announced that forward Daizen Maeda is expected to make his final appearance for the club during Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline Athletic.
The 28-year-old Japan international is likely nearing the end of his tenure with the Scottish club, according to reports from the Sun.
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O'Neill indicated via the Scotsman that the attacker has earned the opportunity to compete in England's Premier League.
Squad Appreciation for Management
Goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo expressed gratitude on behalf of the squad regarding the leadership during this campaign.
"All so thankful," Sinisalo said, as reported by the Record.
Sinisalo emphasized the significant influence the manager has maintained over the club throughout the current football season.
Meanwhile, Dunfermline Athletic manager Neil Lennon provided his assessment of Celtic ahead of the trophy matchup.
"They are a very good team, but they're not a super team," Lennon told the Record.
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Lennon's remarks come amid broader Scottish football developments, including managerial shifts.
Reports from Hungary cited by the Irish Times suggest that Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane, who had been connected to a potential return to Celtic, has resigned from his position.
Further squad developments across the league involve Hearts and Dundee.
The Record reported that Hearts is targeting 24-year-old York City forward Malachi Fagan-Walcott, while the Edinburgh Evening News stated three Major League Soccer clubs are tracking Hearts' 27-year-old Australia midfielder Cammy Devlin.
Additionally, Dundee aims to begin construction on a new 12,500-seater stadium in the Camperdown area of the city, according to the Herald.
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On the international front, the Courier noted that 21-year-old midfielder Emmanuel Agyei debuted for Ghana in a 2-0 loss to Mexico, while Dundee United defender Dario Naamo could earn an Iraq cap against Andorra.
