Celtic interim supervisor Martin O’Neill says it’s “unlikely” that striker Kyogo Furuhashi will return to the membership.
The Parkhead membership made a mortgage enquiry with Birmingham Metropolis over a possible deal.
Talking forward of Saturday’s match towards Dundee Utd, O’Neill was requested concerning the state of affairs and mentioned: “I might have mentioned that will in all probability be unlikely.
“There is a viewpoint that he wants to really prove himself at Birmingham, which is no surprise.”
Sky Sports activities Information reported on Thursday that the participant was seen as a priceless member of the Championship membership’s squad, regardless of not scoring in his 23 league appearances to date.
The 30-year-old left Celtic final January when he signed for Rennes for £10m, after being suggested by Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu that he ought to be part of one in every of Europe’s prime 5 leagues to be thought-about for the World Cup this summer time.
He was frozen out at Rennes and joined Birmingham in a deal price £10m final summer time.
O’Neill returned to Celtic on Monday for a second spell in interim cost following Wilfried Nancy’s sacking after he misplaced six of his eight video games in cost.
The Hoops have already signed Julian Araujo on mortgage for Bournemouth till the top of the season, however the 73-year-old insists they’re doing all they will to strengthen the squad a lot additional this month.
“Doing plenty of work on it, seriously,” he added.
“I know that’s a big generalisation. We are doing that there and hopefully try and get a few players in.
“There’s quite a lot of work occurring. We’re properly conscious that now we have to complement the squad.”