Yokohama F Marinos are said to be close to completing a deal to sign Takuma Nishimura as a replacement for Celtic bound Daizen Maeda.
Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou is set to return to the Japanese market next month with a raid on his former club. Summer signing Kyogo Furuhashi has proved to be a huge hit and a deal is believed to be close for Marinos forward Maeda.
The 24-year-old was the top-scorer in the J League last season and, with the campaign at an end, could complete a move to the Premiership shortly after the window opens.
And according to Yahoo Japan, Yokohama F Marinos are on the verge of signing the man who will replace him. The website reports that Nishimura will make his move from Sendai when the Japanese transfer window
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