Kyogo Furuhashi is reportedly expected to leave Rennes this summer, with English Premier League outfit Bournemouth said to be interested in his services.
Furuhashi departed Celtic in the winter transfer window. So far in France, however, things haven't worked out for the striker, who has played just six times, failing to find the back of the net in any of his Rennes appearances.
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He is now 'expected' to leave Brittany this summer, claims Le Parisien, who state that Bournemoth are interested, and have positioned themselves to find out the terms of a potential transfer.
Andoni Iraola's side finished ninth in the English Premier League this season.
A move to the south coast club could see Furuhashi link up with fellow ex-Celt Ryan Christie, whom he played with for a few games at Parkhead in 2021.
Across his three and a half years in Glasgow's east end, Furuhashi played 165 times. He scored 85 goals along the way.
Brendan Rodgers outlined his desire to sign a replacement for the Japanese frontman when he departed Celtic in January, but nothing came to fruition.
It remains to be seen who the Scottish Premiership champions may move for this summer.
Mathias Kvistgaarden has been continually linked with a move to Parkhead. Denmark boss Brian Reimer recently gave him his first senior international call-up: "He could have been called up sooner, but he had a couple of injury setbacks," he said.
"Kvistgaarden hit really good form at the end of the season, so it was natural he was selected.
"In almost all the matches I've seen Kvistgaarden play, he's been a tormentor for the opponents' defences.
"He really gets a lot out of a little.
"He is a guy who believes in even the most impossible chance. He is willing to run with and without the ball.
"So I look forward to seeing him in camp."
