Premier League
Manchester City has intensified its interest in Kyogo Furuhashi, the Japanese forward from Celtic, by sending scouts to observe his performance in the recent UEFA Champions League match against Slovan Bratislava. The 29-year-old player has caught the attention of the Premier League champions, who had previously considered signing him during the last summer transfer window, although the deal did not materialize. Now, with the season in progress, City is closely monitoring his progress, with an eye towards a potential future incorporation.
Manchester City has Kyogo Furuhashi in sight
Since arriving at Celtic in 2021 from Vissel Kobe, Furuhashi has stood out as one of the most effective attackers in Europe. He has showcased his quality in Scottish football, contributing to 24 direct goal involvements in the last season, including 19 goals and five assists. His ability to move across the attack and his goal-scoring prowess have made him a key player for Celtic, in addition to being a regular in the Japanese national team, with 21 international appearances.
Manchester City, in search of reinforcements for their attack after failing to find a direct replacement for Julián Álvarez, sees Furuhashi as an interesting option. With Erling Haaland as the only reliable striker, City needs more depth up front. In the match against Slovan Bratislava, where Celtic emerged victorious with a 5-1 score, Furuhashi scored a goal, which surely left a positive impression on City's scouts present at the stadium. With the transfer market constantly active, Furuhashi's name could resurface at the Etihad offices in the upcoming windows.
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