Celtic target Reo Hatate has fuelled speculation that he will leave Kawasaki Frontale for the Scottish Premiership after an emotional title celebration.
Reports in Japan suggest the 23-year-old could be on the move to Celtic Park when he becomes a free agent in January.
He is the latest J-League player to be linked with a transfer to the Glasgow giants, following the likes of Daizen Maeda, after the early success of Kyogo Furuhashi.
Hatate capped off an impressive personal campaign in Japan with a league winners medal after the draw with Urawa Reds meant they couldn't be caught.
However, his joy turned to tears in scenes that had an air of goodbye.
After securing back to back titles, DAZN cameras caught the versatile player being mobbed by teammates consoling him.
It could be looked upon as his final farewell to the home crowd as discussions continue with Celtic behind the scenes.
After securing consecutive league titles, a whirlwind 24 hours was capped off for Hatate as he was called into the Japan senior set-up for the first time.
If the deal isn't over the line by the time the World Cup qualifiers roll around, Ange Postecoglou will surely have Kyogo talking up Celtic to seal the deal.
