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title: "Celtic: Reo Hatate offers could arrive in January"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-10-29T19:35:50Z"
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# Celtic: Reo Hatate offers could arrive in January

**[Celtic](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-transfer-rumours/) midfielder Reo Hatate could be the subject of interest from a number of clubs in the January transfer window, according to *Sky Sports*‘ Anthony Joseph.**

### The Lowdown: Hatate a key figure

The 24-year-old has largely been a regular under Ange Postecoglou since arriving from Kawasaki Frontale earlier this year, making [seven starts](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/431444/Show/Reo-Hatate) in the [Scottish Premiership](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/scottish-premiership-news/) this season.

Hatate has [scored six goals and registered five assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/reo-hatate/alletore/spieler/496656) in a total of 36 appearances for the Hoops, being [hailed](https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/19894977.celtic-star-reo-hatate-earns-praise-john-mcginn-andy-robertson/) as ‘outrageous’ by Aston Villa’s John McGinn.

Unfortunately, some possible exit news has now emerged regarding the Japanese.

### The Latest: January exit possible

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/88076389-celtic-transfer-news-bids-world-cup-parkhead), Joseph admitted that Hatate could put himself in the shop window at the World Cup, ahead of a possible January departure:

> “It wouldn’t surprise me after going out of the Champions League and let’s see how the World Cup goes.
>
> “The World Cup and playing in the Champions League will be a huge thing for the likes of Hatate, Josip Juranovic and Jota.”

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### The Verdict: Potential big blow

Losing Hatate midway through the campaign would be a clear blow for Celtic, considering his importance in the middle of the park and the quality he brings.

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Granted, he may not start every game for the Hoops but his average of [1.3 tackles and 1.2 key passes](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/431444/Show/Reo-Hatate) per game in the league this season highlight his ability on and off the ball.

If Hatate is to leave Celtic, a summer exit would be far more preferable, although the hope is that he remains a key figure at Parkhead for years to come.