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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Celtic ‘target versatile rising Japanese star' for surprise summer transfer swoop
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC have made versatile Japanese rising star Hayato Inamura one of their new summer transfer targets, according to a report. The 23-year-old currently plays for Albirex Niigata in the J. League and has two years remaining on his contract. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 1 Hayato Inamura (right) in action for Albirex Niigata Credit: Getty Inamura primarily operates as a centre-back but can also fill in at left-back - two positions Brendan Rodgers is keen to strengthen. The Parkhead side made plenty of forays into the Asian market during Ange Postecoglou's reign as boss as the likes of Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate and Yang Hyun-Jun. And with the transfer window officially opening this morning, they could make a splash in that market again. According to The Herald, the Hoops are working on a surprise move for Inamura. Inamura was signed from Toyo University in July of last year and has been playing regularly for Niigata this season. The Albi are locked in a relegation fight at the moment however, with Postecoglou's former club Yokoham F Marinos and their rivals Yokohama FC the three clubs in the drop zone. Celtic do currently have several options at centre-back including American duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty, who have generally been first choice when fit. But both players have had their injury problems and there may come a time when Celts decide to cash in on one of them while they still can. Liam Scales has featured regularly in the centre of defence too and can also play at left-back if needed. Stephen Welsh is due to return from a loan at Mechelen in Belgium where he has made 17 appearances. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up Gustaf Lagerbielke has also been on loan but it looks likely he will be sold this summer and there has been interest from Poland for Maik Nawrocki. Kieran Tierney is now the only left-back with significant first team experience in the squad, with Greg Taylor set to depart and only youth graduates Adam Montgomery and Mitchel Frame behind him otherwise. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic working on surprise J-League defender transfer
Currently playing for Albirex Niigata the 23-year-old primarily plays as a left-sided centre-back but can also provide cover at left full-back. Signed from Toyo University in 2021 six foot tall Inamura secured a J-League Cup runners-up medal last season, but currently finds himself locked in a relegation struggle in Niigata. Celtic are no strangers to the Japanese market, signing the likes of Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi in the past. The summer transfer window opens this morning with the Parkhead club keen to move quickly to secure more new players. Kieran Tierney's return has been confirmed on a five year deal. Nordsjaelland's Swedish international winger Benjamin Nygren is close to signing for £2million. Teenage Fulham striker Callum Osmand is also close to finalising a cross border move to Glasgow, while goalkeeper Ross Doohan has agreed a pre-contract move from Aberdeen as Scott Bain's replacement. Read more: Parkhead scouts have also tracked Red Star Belgrade's teenage defender Veljko Milosavljevic and the club are in the market for another winger in anticipation of bids for Nicholas Kuhn later in the window. The German wide man, shortlisted for PFA Scotland player of the season, could be one of a number of players to attract interest this summer. Scotland defender Greg Taylor is close to moving overseas under freedom of contract while Leeds United and Sunderland have been credited with an interest in key central defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Midfielder Hatate is also keen to test himself in a top five league, while last season's top scorer Maeda has yet to agree to a new contract.
The National
a day ago
- Sport
- The National
Celtic working on surprise J-League defender transfer
Currently playing for Albirex Niigata the 23-year-old primarily plays as a left-sided centre-back but can also provide cover at left full-back. Signed from Toyo University in 2021 six foot tall Inamura secured a J-League Cup runners-up medal last season, but currently finds himself locked in a relegation struggle in Niigata. Celtic are no strangers to the Japanese market, signing the likes of Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi in the past. The summer transfer window opens this morning with the Parkhead club keen to move quickly to secure more new players. Kieran Tierney's return has been confirmed on a five year deal. Nordsjaelland's Swedish international winger Benjamin Nygren is close to signing for £2million. Teenage Fulham striker Callum Osmand is also close to finalising a cross border move to Glasgow, while goalkeeper Ross Doohan has agreed a pre-contract move from Aberdeen as Scott Bain's replacement. Read more: Parkhead scouts have also tracked Red Star Belgrade's teenage defender Veljko Milosavljevic and the club are in the market for another winger in anticipation of bids for Nicholas Kuhn later in the window. The German wide man, shortlisted for PFA Scotland player of the season, could be one of a number of players to attract interest this summer. Scotland defender Greg Taylor is close to moving overseas under freedom of contract while Leeds United and Sunderland have been credited with an interest in key central defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Midfielder Hatate is also keen to test himself in a top five league, while last season's top scorer Maeda has yet to agree to a new contract.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Celtic working on surprise J-League defender transfer
Signed from Toyo University in 2021 six foot tall Inamura secured a J-League Cup runners-up medal last season, but currently finds himself locked in a relegation struggle in Niigata. Celtic are no strangers to the Japanese market, signing the likes of Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi in the past. The summer transfer window opens this morning with the Parkhead club keen to move quickly to secure more new players. Kieran Tierney's return has been confirmed on a five year deal. Nordsjaelland's Swedish international winger Benjamin Nygren is close to signing for £2million. Teenage Fulham striker Callum Osmand is also close to finalising a cross border move to Glasgow, while goalkeeper Ross Doohan has agreed a pre-contract move from Aberdeen as Scott Bain's replacement. Read more: Parkhead scouts have also tracked Red Star Belgrade's teenage defender Veljko Milosavljevic and the club are in the market for another winger in anticipation of bids for Nicholas Kuhn later in the window. The German wide man, shortlisted for PFA Scotland player of the season, could be one of a number of players to attract interest this summer. Scotland defender Greg Taylor is close to moving overseas under freedom of contract while Leeds United and Sunderland have been credited with an interest in key central defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Midfielder Hatate is also keen to test himself in a top five league, while last season's top scorer Maeda has yet to agree to a new contract.
