Rennes are in advanced talks to sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi for around £10m.
Sky Sports News He understands an offer is on the table, with the possibility of Jota returning to Glasgow being discussed separately.
Kyogo has been a key player for the Hoops since arriving in Scotland in the summer of 2021 under Ange Postecoglou.
It is possible that Jota will return to Celtic after his exit in 2023
However, his form for Celtic has not always been recognized by Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu, who has previously criticized the Scottish Premiership.
It is believed that Kyogo would welcome the opportunity to join a club in one of Europe's top five leagues, despite Celtic progressing to the Champions League knockout stages.
The 30-year-old, who had three goals disallowed against Young Boys on Wednesday night, has scored 85 goals for the Hoops in all competitions.
Kyogo had three goals disallowed as Celtic secured Champions League qualification
Sky Sports News Celtic understands Celtic would be open to the return of winger Jota, who has been frozen out at Rennes following his summer move from the Etihad. The Hoops are exploring the possibility of a deal for Jota separately.
Jota left Celtic for the Etihad in 2023 for a then-record fee of £25m.
“If the player doesn't want to be here, leave.”
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Kyogo took his tally to 85 goals with a brace for Ross County.
Brendan Rodgers He admitted last week that he wouldn't stand in anyone's way if his heart was set on leaving Celtic:
“I think the most important thing is that if a player doesn't want to be here, then he leaves, and then at that point the club has to get the best deal possible. So I don't see any point in keeping him at all. Someone who doesn't want to be here.” here.
“But I think it's all about possibilities for us. That's what we prepare for, whether it's injuries or transfers. You always have to be ready and that's our message.”
He added: “But for him (Kyojo) at this moment, he is happy, working well, scoring goals and enjoying football.”
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Chris Boyd and Chris Sutton have heaped praise on Celtic's Kyogo after an impressive performance against Ross County in which the striker scored twice.
“People always look at something like, ‘He didn't party enough or he didn't do this or he didn't do that.'
“I see him every day, I see his work, I see his strength. And maybe he scores so much that he doesn't have to celebrate like crazy all the time. Or maybe it's just too cold. But he's the same guy.” .
“But there is always speculation and we are not afraid of speculation and gossip. So there will always be little bits around it.”
