Football icon Kenny Dalglish is certain Celtic standout Kyogo Furuhashi will be on the radar of big name teams but doesn't expect his former club to blink.
The Japanese international has been an incredible success since joining for £4.5m in the summer - netting 11 goals in all competitions.
Paddy McCourt claimed soon after his arrival that the 26-year-old's value would rocket to £30m and the Liverpool icon admits he is also a big fan.
Dalglish thinks it would be smart for Ange Postecoglou to return to the Japanese market again with Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate also linked with Parkhead.
And King Kenny says fellow Celtic arrivals Liel Abada and Benfica loan star Jota have also caught his eye.
Speaking to the Sunday Post, Dalglish said: "A huge part of the Hoops’ success is down to Kyogo Furuhashi. He is an outstanding footballer.
"The wee Japanese striker scored in Hungary on Thursday night, and his general contribution was very solid.
"I believe he was bought for around £4.5-million, and that is already looking to be a brilliant piece of business.
"Ange knew Kyogo from his time in the Japanese J-League, and it’s understood the Australian has his eye on one or two others from that part of the world.
"To me, that seems to make perfect sense.
"Quite clearly, there are bargains to be had over there, and Celtic are on the ball with the opportunities that may be available.
"Of course, success brings a glare from elsewhere, and I don’t think any of us would be surprised if Kyogo is already now on the radar of other clubs.
"But any interested parties would also know that they are unlikely to receive any encouragement from Celtic about trying to prise their main man away any time soon.
"Kyogo is clearly enjoying his football. You can see that with the way he plays, and the way he celebrates scoring with his team-mates.
"That’s all part of the overall package, and why I think Celtic look in a very good place just now.
"There has been positive progress. Aside from Kyogo, Jota and Liel Abada give them such brilliant options and quality."
Dalglish also admits he can see where Ange Postecoglou is coming from in terms of watching his star man's minutes.
But the 70-year-old knows how vital the striker will be in what is poised to be a box office fixture run up until the New Year clash with title rivals Rangers.
He added: "The slight concern for Ange will be keeping the player going, and in a good place, between now and the winter break.
"There are seven weeks to go before that, and in that time Celtic play two more European ties, a League Cup semi-final and possibly a Final.
"They also have crucial league fixtures, including Rangers coming to Parkhead.
"If Kyogo can come through this period unscathed, and play a part in it all as the manager sees fit, then Celtic should be looking good for the second half of the season."
