Kyogo Furuhashi: Celtic fans stunned by '£50m' Man City news

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22 Aug 2024, 2:30 am

Celtic fans have been left stunned after Man City were linked with a shock move to sign Kyogo Furuhashi before the transfer deadline on 30 August.

Reports claimed the English champions have already held initial talks about the possibility of a move as they want to sign another forward this summer.

After losing Julian Alvarez earlier in the transfer window, Pep Guardiola's side have been scouring the market for a quality replacement.

Kyogo, 29, emerged as a surprise option after his impressive record at Parkhead has seen him find the net 73 times in 135 games, while providing 16 assists.

However, he has struggled with injury problems in recent weeks after suffering a reoccurring blow to his shoulder which has fans concerned about his availability.

The news of City's interest has led Celtic fans to name the prices they would accept for their main man - with many settling for a fee of £50million.

Man City backed to sign Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi in big-money deal

Guardiola and the transfer team at the Etihad have endured a slow transfer window so far but could spring into action to replace Alvarez in the closing stages.

Kyogo excels in his movement off the ball and positional sense - something which would benefit City's attacking play given the number of chances they create.

Taking to social media in reaction to the latest development, fans insisted they would be powerless to keep the Japan international should City formalise their interest.

50 million and haaland
— John (@JoinYoung79486) August 21, 2024

Aye 50M
— celtic123 (@Jotaonthewing2) August 21, 2024

Anything Fab comes up with is usually pish.
Kyogo is a striker.
Not a winger.
If Man City want him then it's 50 million.
— G. (@GJS2010) August 21, 2024

Fleece them and buy someone good and young for half the fee. He'll be 30 soon + shoulder surgery looming. I love the wee man, but you have to know when the timing is right.
— Oihan 🇵🇸 (@oihantxabarri) August 21, 2024

Love him to death but in a world where we have anything resembling functional recruitment you take the money for a 29 year old with a known recurring injury. Add it to the O’Riley money and you’re signing 4-5 genuinely ceiling-raising players across the team. However ! ! ! https://t.co/c1L1JiUfYz
— Dave (@DavFlan) August 21, 2024

Would be so happy for Kyogo if he got a move to Man City, and in a lot of ways he is the perfect fit for what they are looking for.
— bidceltic (@bidceltic) August 21, 2024

Others, meanwhile, are growing tired of the transfer window after a disappointing summer at Parkhead with regard to strengthening the squad.

So we’re signing no one but potentially losing O’Riley and Kyogo, smashing 😭 https://t.co/0B6oYkk72F
— Max (@Max____67) August 21, 2024

I’m not emotionally prepared for these Kyogo rumours.
— Nathan. (@NathanQ67) August 21, 2024

In other news, Matt O’Riley makes Celtic plea after new Brighton offer.

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