Man City Interested in Celtic Striker Kyogo Furuhashi
- Manchester City is considering a move for Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
- The interest comes as they look for striker cover after Julián Alvarez's departure.
- Pep Guardiola sees Furuhashi as a potential replacement for Alvarez.
Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi, known for his rapid playing style, has caught the attention of Manchester City as they seek to fill the void left by Julián Alvarez's recent £82 million transfer to Atletico Madrid. City manager Pep Guardiola is exploring options for a new striker, and Furuhashi, 29, is reportedly on their shortlist. The Japanese international has made a significant impact at Celtic since joining in 2021, scoring 73 goals in 135 appearances and winning seven major honors. While no formal bid has been made yet, City’s interest in Furuhashi is genuine, and a move could materialize soon. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has praised Furuhashi as an "elite striker" but may not block a transfer if City offers over £20 million. Furuhashi's previous connection with Guardiola's assistant, Juanma Lillo, during his time at Vissel Kobe adds to the intrigue surrounding a potential transfer. In addition to Furuhashi, Celtic is also considering replacements for midfielder Matt O’Riley, with Mateusz Bogusz of LAFC emerging as a candidate. Bogusz has impressed in the MLS, scoring 13 goals from midfield, and Celtic may need to invest over £7 million to secure his services. Rodgers is also linked with other players, including Alvyn Sanches and Arne Engels, as he prepares for potential squad changes. Meanwhile, defender Yuki Kobayashi is set to leave Celtic for Portuguese side Portimonense, further indicating a period of transition for the club.