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title: "Celtic: Hoops ‘close’ to Oh Hyeon-Gyu agreement"
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published: "2023-01-20T18:20:13Z"
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# Celtic: Hoops ‘close’ to Oh Hyeon-Gyu agreement

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/) are ‘close’ to an agreement over signing Suwon Bluewings striker Oh Hyeon-Gyu, according to reliable reports.**

### The Lowdown: Postecoglou takes to January…

The Hoops and current SPFL champions are [nine points clear at the top of the table](https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/table) and look in cruise control to once again usurp arch rivals Rangers to the coveted Scottish top flight crown.

Celtic’s home form in particular has been simply sensational, having won [11 out of 11 matches](https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/table) at Parkhead – scoring [34 goals](https://spfl.co.uk/league/premiership/table) in the process whilst conceding just seven times.

However, despite their fine form again over 2022/2023, manager Ange Postecoglou has reportedly taken to the January transfer market in a bid to strengthen his options.

According to the agent of South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung, Celtic have been the most ‘active’ over potentially signing him recently with a video call held [(Daily Record).](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cho-gue-sungs-agent-reveals-29004276)

However, in a recent turn of events, it appears they have now set their sights on a different target.

### The Latest: Celtic ‘close’ to Hyeon-Gyu Oh deal…

According to Sky Sports reporters Anthony Joseph and Lyall Thomas, Celtic are closing in on a deal for Suwon Bluewings striker Hyeon-Gyu Oh, with Joseph stating on [Twitter:](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1616381988625080320)

*“Celtic are close to an agreement with K-League side Suwon Bluewings to sign striker Hyeon-Gyu Oh. It’s understood the player is keen on the move and there’s a confidence the deal can be done, with plans already in place for a medical.*

*“Celtic are moving quickly onto their next target after talks for Gue-sung Cho stalled, due to the player weighing-up his options.”*

### The Verdict: Great news…

The South Korea Under-23 international looks like a very promising talent when looking at his performances in Asia for the Bluewings.

In 2022, he bagged [14 goals and two assists across all competitions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hyeon-gyu-oh/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/639246) at just 21-years-old – potentially backing why Postecoglou wants to get this over the line.

Oh is also a big game player, having [netted](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/spielbericht/index/spielbericht/3949259) in the Bluewings’ K-League 1 promotion play-off back in October.

The young forward’s versatility is another major incentive to move with the [£482,000-valued ace](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hyeon-gyu-oh/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/639246) able to play on both the[right and left wing as well as a central striker.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hyeon-gyu-oh/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/639246)

As Postecoglou takes to the K-League again for reinforcements, Oh looks like an exciting potential addition.