Exclusive: Kyogo Furuhashi medical update after Celtic star jets out for transfer

Exclusive: Kyogo Furuhashi medical update after Celtic star jets out for transfer

Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi has flown out to France as he closes in on a move to Ligue 1 side Rennes, sources have told Football Insider.

He is now due to hold talks and undergo a medical ahead of an expected departure during the January transfer window.

The Japan international has been a key player and popular figure for the Scottish giants ever since joining the club from Vissel Kobe in his home country back in the summer of 2021.

Now however the 30-year-old is edging closer to sealing his departure from Parkhead, with the wheels in motion for him to complete a move to France.

Kyogo Furuhashi set for medical as Celtic exit nears

It was claimed on Wednesday (22 January) that Rennes are hopeful of completing the signing of Furuhashi from Celtic for £10million (Sky Sports).

Football Insider now understands that the striker has indeed travelled to France to hold talks over a deal and undergo a medical with Jorge Sampaoli’s side.

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As a result, a move away from Glasgow is now understood to be inching ever closer for the 30-year-old.

In total, Furuhashi has scored 85 goals and provided 19 assists in 165 appearances in all competitions for the reigning champions (Transfermarkt).

Kyogo Furuhashi will be a big miss for Celtic (Credit: Imago)

His exit will therefore be a blow for Brendan Rodgers’ side, who sit top of the Scottish Premiership and have guaranteed themselves a place in the Champions League knockout play-offs for this season.

Football Insider also understands that a host of Championship clubs are taking an interest in Celtic winger Luis Palma in the January transfer window.

Rennes meanwhile are currently 14th in the Ligue 1 table, four points clear of the automatic relegation places, but only outside a play-off spot on goal difference.

In other news, Kasper Schmeichel has sent a message to Celtic fans after a recent update.

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