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Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ex-Celtic star Kyogo linked with shock move to English club which would see him be reunited with international team-mate
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi is being linked with a surprise move to Championship side Birmingham City. That's according to reports in Japan, where it is being claimed the 30-year-old striker is ready to end his nightmare spell in Rennes and try his luck in England's second tier. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Kyogo in action for Celtic Credit: Getty 2 Kyogo celebrates with Jota at Celtic Credit: PA If the move does go through it would see him join up with his ex-Celtic team-mate and compatriot Tomoki Iwata, and former Celtic assistant Chris Davies who is the current Birmingham boss. But they are not the first English club to be linked with the Japan international, who will be keen to get first-team football with next year's World Cup on the horizon. The report from Sponichi Annex claims several European clubs are interested in his services, but that Birmingham are leading the chase for his signature as they look to return to the Premier League. It is also claimed that Kyogo himself is said to be positive about the transfer. Having been frozen out at Rennes, playing just six games since signing for the French club in January, Kyogo was linked with a move to Bournemouth last month by French outlet Le Parisien. And he has also been linked with a return to Celtic but that move looks unlikely to happen. The striker still has two years left on his deal at the Ligue 1 side with manager Habib Beye insisting the former Celtic hero is still part of his plans. He said: "Even if he doesn't get the minutes he would like, he is an integral part of my squad. "Kyogo's lack of playing time doesn't mean he doesn't meet my expectations, otherwise he wouldn't be in the squad and he wouldn't come on as a sub. "He's a quality player and he will bring something to the team, I'm convinced of that." Kyogo leaves Celtic fans heartbroken as he leads wild fan celebrations after new club debut Before that Kyogo made himself a fans favourite at Celtic, winning three Premiership titles, three League Cups and two Scottish Cups during his three-and-a-half years at the club. After scoring 85 goals for Celtic, he left for French side Rennes in a £10 million deal in January 2025 but he's endured a difficult time. Meanwhile, Celtic are reportedly locked in talks with Antwerp over a potential deal for winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scotsman
12 hours ago
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- Scotsman
Celtic's next windfall, surprising Kyogo rumour, ex-Rangers coach lands SPFL job
The latest Scottish football transfer news and speculation Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Here is your Thursday evening transfer bulletin rounding up the latest rumours surrounding Scottish football... Surprising Kyogo rumour Kyogo Furuhashi could be on the move again this summer just six months after leaving Celtic for Rennes in a £10million transfer. The Japanese striker has endured a nightmare spell in France, managing only six appearances, and just one start, for a combined 120 minutes of action and no goals since joining the Ligue 1 club in January. According to Japanese news outlet Sponichi Annex, the 30-year-old could be set for a surprise move back to the UK to sign for newly-promoted English Championship side Birmingham City. The report claims that Kyogo is favouring the possible move to England's second tier ahead of other options on the table from around Europe. A move to the Blues, who are managed by Brendan Rodgers' ex-Celtic assistant Chris Davies, would see the striker team up with former Celtic team-mate Tomoki Iwata. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Celtic could net another transfer windfall if Brighton sell Matt O'Riley. (Photo by) | Getty Images Celtic's possible next windfall Celtic have already banked a £5million sell-on fee this summer thanks to Jeremie Frimpong's move to Liverpool, now they could be set for a second windfall with another former player lined up for a big move. The Parkhead coffers were significantly boosted earlier this month when Frimpong completed a £29.7milion move from Bayer Leverkusen to Anfield. Celtic negotiated a 30 per cent sell-on clause on any future profit made when they sold Frimpong to the German club for £11m in 2021. Another jackpot could be on the cards amid reports that Brighton midfielder Matt O'Riley has been the subject of a £25.6m bid from Napoli just 12 months on from his £25m Parkhead exit. It is claimed that talks are ongoing over the "package" the Seagulls would receive for O'Riley with the club willing to sell the 24-year-old if their valuation is met. It is understood that Celtic hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause in the deal which could see the Scottish champions earn upwards of £2.5m. Ex-Rangers coach lands SPFL job
Glasgow Times
12 hours ago
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- Glasgow Times
Ex-Celtic star Kyogo tipped for shock Birmingham City move
The 30-year-old left Celtic Park six months ago to join Rennes in Ligue 1 for around £10 million. However, his time in France hasn't gone as planned, and he has fallen down the pecking order. Now, Japanese news outlet Sponichi Annex claims that Kyogo is likely to move to England's second tier to play for Birmingham City. This would see him reunited with former Celtic teammate Tomoki Iwata and working under head coach Chris Davies. It's reported that the former Hoops player is keen to explore a move to England. Birmingham City won League One last season and are aiming for back-to-back promotions. With the 2026 World Cup approaching, Kyogo will need regular playtime to secure a spot in Japan's squad.
The National
13 hours ago
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- The National
Ex-Celtic star Kyogo 'set' for shock Birmingham transfer
The 30-year-old left Celtic Park just six months ago. He joined Rennes in Ligue 1 for around £10m, which essentially saw Jota move in the opposite direction to Glasgow. However, the Japanese forward's move quickly tuned sour, which saw him fall down the pecking order in France. Now, Japanese news outlet Sponichi Annex claim that Kyogo is likely to make the move to England's second tier to play for Birmingham. Here, he would reunite with former Celtic teammate Tomoki Iwata, and work under head coach Chris Davies. Read more: It's said that the ex-Hoops man is keen to explore a move to England. Big-spending Birmingham won League One at a canter last season. While much harder this time around, they will be aiming to achieve back-to-back promotions by reaching the Premier League in 12 months' time. With the 2026 World Cup also approaching in the next year, Kyogo needs to get himself back playing if he wants to be included in Japan's squad.
Daily Record
13 hours ago
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- Daily Record
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. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
