Ange Postecoglou tempted by more J-League signings

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou says he's closely monitoring the Japanese market - but admits he may need to be patient when it comes to J-League talent.

Striker Kyogo Furuhashi has burst onto the scene since joining from Vissel Kobe.

The 26-year old has bagged six goals in his opening six games and has already established himself as a favourite with the Celtic Park crowd.

Postecoglou knew Furuhashi well from his time managing in the J-League and says there's plenty more undiscovered there.

However, he admits they may need to wait until January to make their move as the summer isn't an ideal time to negotiate.

He said: “I’ve been looking at it very closely.

“I know the Japanese market very well but it’s also a tricky time because they’re still mid-season.

"There’s a lot of players I’d love to have a look at closely and bring over, but I know it’ll be almost impossible to get them out.

“Clubs are still playing for the league, cup and Champions League so they’re very reluctant to let them go.

“Traditionally it’s always been easier to get them out during our winter break which is the end of their season.

“It’s a market I know well and there’s a lot of talent there people still haven’t realised.

The Hoops boss admits it will be tough for other J-League players to make the instant impact Kyogo Furuhashi has.

The striker has hit the ground running in Scotland and his manager says that's no surprise.

He said: “That’s not to say they’ll all be at Kyogo’s level. I was super confident about him.

“He has dominated that league for the last three or four years.

“I was surprised he hadn’t left earlier to be honest.

“We just got lucky he had stuck around for a bit.

“There's definitely more talent there and it’s a market we’re looking at closely.

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