Celtic are 'working on a deal' to sign Vissel Kobe defender Yuki Kobayashi behind the scenes, with a new report sharing the latest.

The Lowdown: Hoops flying high...

The Premiership champions are flying high yet again under Ange Postecoglou and look firmly on course to retain their Scottish top-flight crown. Celtic are currently nine points clear at the summit and have won 14 out of their 15 opening matches in the league.

They have also scored a remarkable 50 goals whilst conceding just 13, and it's safe to say that the 57-year-old has re-instilled the feel good factor at Parkhead after the sorry end to Neil Lennon's reign in 2020/21.

The Hoops must now back their manager and strengthen key areas wherever possible, with news emerging on transfer target Kobayashi.

The Latest: Celtic 'working' on signing Kobayashi...

As per Football Insider, there has been an update on the Japanese A-League star and his proposed move to Glasgow.

Celtic are allegedly 'working on a deal' to sign Kobayashi ahead of January as they 'close in' on their fifth Japanese signing under Postecoglou.

The Premiership giants have already 'agreed basic contract terms' with Kobayashi, whose agents are now 'ready to finalise a deal'.

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The Verdict: Get it done...

Only two players racked up more league minutes than Kobayashi in the 2022 Japanese top-flight campaign, and Celtic could be about to sign another assured ace from the Far East.

With the 22-year-old hailed as an 'excellent player' by regular reporters of the division, some added solidity at the back for Celtic could further elevate their status as Scotland's current dominant force.