CELTIC were sent a potent reminder of what Kasper Hogh could do for them tonight.
Or perhaps, what they’ll miss out on.
The Bodo/Glimt striker has emerged as a potential target for the Hoops as the transfer window enters its final stages.
We told you yesterday that the Hoops were monitoring his situation with a view to making a possible £6million bid.
But Norwich City stole a march on them by submitting an offer worth £7m.
Hogh only cost Bodo/Glimt £600,000 so they stand to make a huge profit on the 25-year-old.
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Before tonight he had scored 42 goals in 82 outings for the Norwegian side.
But he added another strike to his tally with a priceless Champions League match-winner.
Bodo/Glimt were in action on the final night of the group stages against La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.
And they found themselves 1-0 down after 15 minutes thanks to Alexander Sorloth.
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Fredrik Sjovold equailised in the 34th minute and Hogh stepped up in the hour of need (pardon the pun) with a goal on the 60 minute mark.
The former Danish youth international was at his opportunistic best to stab home from close range after some pinball inside the Atelti box.
He poked the ball past goalkeeper Jan Oblak and the consequences of his strike could be huge.
For Bodo/Glimt, it ensured they sneaked into the knockout phase of the competition on goal difference, finishing the league phase in 23rd place.
And for Hogh, it could have a dramatic effect on his future.
Bodo/Glimt may now want to keep him for the latter stages or indeed could rightly demand a higher fee for him.
If Hogh does end up leaving Norway for Norwich, he will go from potentially playing against Real Madrid in the next round to a relegation battle at Carrow Road, who have Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers and Oxford United up next in the Championship.
Celtic fans on social media were resigned to missing out on the striker.
One wrote: “Kasper Hogh scoring again in the Champions League, we definitely aren’t getting him”
Another said: “Kasper Hogh scores again for Bodo. Definitely not getting him now.”
This fan went a step further, saying: “Kasper Hogh scoring once again and his asking price is €8m.
“Celtic will offer £4m and Kenny inevitably losing out to another hot property in Europe. Though, be grateful for this board!”
The board came in for more criticism from this fan, who said: “Kasper Hogh has just scored for Bodo to go 2-1 against Atletico Madrid. At £6m we should be all over it, I honestly cannot stand the people running our club.”
Another Hoops supporter said: “Kasper Hogh scoring in the Champions League again what a signing he will be… for Norwich.”
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