Yuki Kobayashi’s move to Celtic feels inevitable, even even more so after the latest update from Japan.
The centre-back is out of contract at Vissel Kobe and can now join any club on a Free Transfer. Celtic jumped to the head of the queue some time ago and look like they’ve done enough to secure the Iapanese star’s signature.
Japanese publication Next has reported a club insider has told them “It’s hard to keep him now.”
The J-League has wrapped up for the season and Celtic are currently in Australia playing in the Sydney cup. CeltsAreHere has been told by a reliable source that there’s expectations at least one new signing will join the Hoops at their Portugal training camp later this month.
Ange Postecoglou and Mark Lawwell have been working hard behind the scenes. The Celtic manager admitting they’ve got their ducks in a.L row for the January window.
Celtic’s centre backs consist of CCV, Starfelt, Jenz and Welsh. Adding Yuki to the mix means more competition for places. Moritz Jenz is also only on loan and could head back to France at the end of the season.
Celtic have one more game in Australia against Everton before they pack up and head back to Europe.
