Celtic have been linked with another J-League star as they prepare to step up their January recruitment with Japan international midfielder Tomoki Iwata reportedly on the radar of the Scottish Premiership champions.
The versatile 25-year-old, who has mainly played in defence but can operate in midfield, is currently with Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou’s former club Yokohama F.
Marinos and the Scottish Daily Mail say that the Parkhead side have placed him “on a list of potential January signings”.
Iwata has been capped four times and made his debut three years ago when Japan were invited to take part in the Copa America.
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