Kyogo set for surprising transfer as Celtic hero 'lined up' for Birmingham City move by Brendan Rodgers ally
The Hoops sold the hitman for £10million to Rennes in January but he could be set to move again inside six months
Kyogo could be set for a surprising move to Birmingham City this summer.
The Celtic star left in a big £10million deal to Rennes in January but the move turned sour very quickly for the former Hoops favourite with his match action very minimal as he fell down the pecking order at the Ligue 1 side.
Now Japanese news outlet Sponichi Annex are claiming that the 30-year-old is likely to make the move to England's second tier where he would team up with Chris Davies and former Celtic team-mate Tomoki Iwata.
They state several European clubs are keen on Kyogo's services but the Blues are the most enthusiastic as they aim to return to the English Premier League.
Kyogo himself is also reported to be positive about the transfer to the English side.
The former Celtic striker needs to get himself back playing with the World Cup next year.
To be included in Japan's squad he would need to be playing consistently once again and a move to Birmingham would open that door.
The Blues won English League One with relative ease last term and set records along the way.
Now they are hoping to make a splash in the second tier as they look to complete the journey back to the big time.
Kyogo was a huge success at Celtic after Ange Postecoglou brought him to Glasgow.
He netted 85 goals in 165 games for the Scottish champions.
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