Celtic are in the "final stages" in their attempt to sign Yokohama F. Marinos forward Daizen Maeda, according to a report in Japan.
Manager Ange Postecoglou has made no secret of his desire to dip back into the J-League market that has already served him so well with top scorer Kyogo Furhuhashi.
The former Vissel Kobe man notched his eighth league goal of the season against Hearts in midweek but with sidekick Jota going off injured in the same game it was a sign January reinforcements are needed.
And Yahoo Japan claim a deal for Celtic to sign Maeda - top scorer of the Japanese top flight along with Leandro Damiao of Kawasaki Frontale - is almost complete.
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