Celtic are aiming to benefit from a Japan worldwide’s present state of affairs and signal him in the course of the January switch window, in keeping with a contemporary switch replace.
Celtic switch information
The Hoops proceed to be linked with new signings, whether or not in January or subsequent summer time, with Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill talked about as an choice. The 28-year-old has began all 15 of the Clarets’ Championship video games this season, and his expertise might be an excellent addition for Brendan Rodgers in the midst of the park.
Manchester Metropolis teenager James McAtee has additionally been talked about as a possible choice for Celtic, with the 22-year-old discovering his alternatives restricted on the Etihad presently. He has already loved two separate mortgage spells at Sheffield United, however a transfer to Parkhead is now being mooted.
Planning for the long run is at all times vital for the Hoops and Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller is a highly-rated participant who has been backed to affix each Celtic or Rangers. Nonetheless solely 18 years of age, he has already made 55 appearances at senior stage, scoring 5 targets and registering six assists in that point.
When it comes to gamers who may depart Parkhead within the coming months, Alexandre Bernabei could have performed his ultimate sport for the membership, with the left-back on mortgage at Internacional. He is not alone in probably transferring on, although, with Stephen Welsh and Odin Thiago Holm in an identical boat.
Celtic may get January alternative to signal Japan worldwide
In keeping with Bild [via Sport Witness], Celtic may get a chance to signal Japan worldwide Kanji Okunuki within the January window after exhibiting an curiosity earlier in 2024.
The 25-year-old winger presently performs for two.Bundesliga aspect FC Nurnberg, however the Hoops may look to prise him away, as he’s surplus to necessities along with his present employers. Having regarded like a summer time exit was almost definitely in 2025, it now seems like January is a risk as a substitute and Celtic may take benefit.
Okunuki might not be a family identify to Celtic supporters in comparison with the likes of Brownhill and McAtee, for instance, however he might be one other shrewd addition from Japan.
The likes of Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda have all been such sturdy signings from that a part of the world, and there is nothing to say that their compatriot could not have an identical impression.
Granted, issues aren’t going too effectively for him at Nurnberg in the mean time, however he’s one-cap Japan worldwide and will flourish taking part in alongside not solely the aforementioned trio of Asian stars but additionally different Celtic gamers who’re arguably at a better stage than the two.Bundesliga.
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At 25 years of age, Okunuki is at a superb level in his profession to return in and hit the bottom working, and 21 objective contributions (14 targets and 7 assists) in 96 appearances throughout his time at Omiya Ardija reveals that he can ship a gentle circulation of finish product from his large attacking position.