Celtic are back in pre-season training with the new campaign on the horizon and could be set to add a fresh face to their camp imminently, according to reports.
Brendan Rodgers looks for Celtic to make more additions
The Bhoys are back in action this Friday against Queens Park and Brendan Rodgers has already hinted Celtic are set to make further signings after the arrivals of Kieran Tierney, Ross Doohan, Callum Osmand and Benjamin Nygren.
He stated: “We’re not needing a major overhaul of the squad, but freshness is so important. Some of these guys have been here a long time. It’s so important, even in a winning squad, that you refresh that and reset the competition in the squad.
“We’ve done some really good business up until now. I see us doing more to get us set up for hopefully what will be a really exciting season.”
While not a direct first-team arrival, Cork City winger Cathal O’Sullivan could be next in line to join Celtic, and they will have the added bonus of being able to witness him live in the flesh when both sides meet in a friendly at Páirc Uí Chaoimh next Tuesday.
Former Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski has also been linked with a move to Parkhead, potentially adding more SPFL pedigree to their forward line following 44 goals in 98 outings for the Dons before his move to the North East.
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Planning ahead for the defence of their Scottish Premiership title and featuring in the UEFA Champions League playoff round will be of immediate concern for the Hoops, so it will come as no surprise that they are closing in on yet another signing.
Celtic-bound Hayato Inamura spotted ahead of medical
According to Sky Sports, Albirex Niigata defender Hayato Inamura has travelled for his Celtic medical and was spotted boarding a plane to London on Wednesday before conducting the formalities needed to ratify his move to Glasgow.
His club have already announced his departure, and a fee in the region of £250,000 is said to have been agreed between both sides ahead of the transfer becoming official.
Hayato Inamura’s key J League statistics – 2025 (Fotmob)
Tackle success rate
76.5%
Aerial duels
33
Pass accuracy
86.4%
Successful dribbles
7
Cross accuracy
50%
Primarily a centre-back, Inamura can also feature on the left of a back three or at left-back if needed, which could offer cover now that Greg Taylor has left the Scottish champions to join Greek Super League outfit PAOK.
Beginning his professional journey at Albirex Niigata, the Tokyo-born man has registered a goal and two assists across 36 appearances for the club in all competitions.
Celtic have been in the hunt for a defender this window and Inamura could prove to be a bargain if he manages to replicate his exploits in the J League once he settles in at Parkhead.