All the transfer speculation at the moment is pretty off-putting to be honest, who is going who is coming in. The outgoings are more of a concern with Jota having all but left the building with a lucrative move to the Gulf state pending and Reo Hatate is rumoured to be next!

Losing Jota is a massive blow, losing Reo would be just as big a setback to our squad. One man who has been linked with a move, but nothing concrete thankfully, is Kyogo. He is one player we need to keep. He will be a vital player for Brendan Rodgers just as he was for Ange Postecoglou.

Kyogo Furuhashi of Celtic celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the Cinch Scottish Premiership match between Celtic FC and St. Mirren FC at Celtic Park on January 18, 2023(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The Japanese striker is undoubtedly the best striker in the country, it’s not even close. He’s a superb player and one we don’t want to lose.

Kyogo himself said just recently that he wasn’t thinking of his future elsewhere, he is just looking ahead with Celtic and that is music to the ears. Things can of course change quickly, but it gives us some optimism on a player’s future in a time when it seems we are being raided by anyone with a bigger wallet than us.

With talk of big signings coming in, the best signing Brendan could make is getting a new deal thrashed out for Kyogo. He only has two years remaining on his deal, give him what he’s worth and sign him up long term. It would be a huge shot in the arm for both the club and the supporters.

Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates while holding the Viaplay Cup trophy following victory in the Viaplay Cup Final between theRangers and Celtic at Hampden Park on February 26, 2023. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Staying for a few more years could guarantee Kyogo legendary status at Celtic. He undoubtedly has the ability. That along with his added knowledge and experience of our football gives him the potential to get better, and that’s a scary thought for defences up and down the country as presently he’s unplayable.

Fingers crossed Kyogo extends his stay at the club as he has the ability to be considered a legend when it’s time to call it a day on his Celtic career. Fingers crossed he commits long term to the club.

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HUGE SAVINGS IN THE CELTIC STAR’S SUMMER SALE!

The Celtic Star’s Summer Promotion has been so successful, with hundreds of books at great prices being posted to Celtic fans all over the world, that we’ve decided to continue with the sale until the end of July. We’ve reduced all six books currently available from their usual retail price of £20 and prices are as low as £6 (see below).

All books are high quality hardback, with some signed by the author. And it’s also worth noting that you only pay postage on one book, so it’s free for the second, third and so on. ORDER HERE or click on The Celtic Star image above…this is how it feels to be Celtic!