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Celtic manager Brandon Rogers said Manchester City had not yet proposed to Kyogo Furuhashi.
Manchester City have lost Julian Alvarez, Elling Holan's staunch partner and back-up this summer. Atletico Madrid accepted an unconventional transfer fee and Hourian's intention to transfer.
Although Holan has made a good start to the season, Manchester City has a task to find Holan's backup for the rest of the transfer market, as he is not a steel king. Manchester City is focusing on finding a Holan backup after re-recruiting Ilkay Gündogan, who suddenly appeared for sale.
One of the Holan backups considered by Manchester City was Furuhashi, a Japanese striker. England's The Athletic said on the 21st (Korea time) 'Man City is considering recruiting Celtic striker Furuhashi. Manchester City are aiming to find a player to play the role of Hourian, who signed for Atletico for £82 million (W144 billion). Man City have narrowed the list of candidates to Furuhashi and one other young striker, saying Furuhashi has been selected as two finalists for Man City.
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In addition, Furuhashi caught the eye of Manchester City. Personal conditions would not matter if he were the final choice. Furuhashi is a player signed by former Celtic manager Enze Postecoglou, who previously coached one of the City Football Group's clubs, Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan'
Furuhashi played for Vissel Kobe in the Japanese J-League and succeeded in going to Europe after being spotted by Postecoglou. Postecoglou found his talent as a striker in winger Furuhashi.
Furuhashi spent his career high season scoring 34 goals and five assists in 40 games in the 2022-2023 season. Celtic swept the Scottish league with Furuhashi in the lead and swept away the trophy in the league. Furuhashi also scored 19 goals and five assists last season under Rodgers.
This is not the first time Furuhashi has been rumored to enter the EPL. Since Postecoglou headed to Tottenham, he has been connected to the EPL. However, Furuhashi signed a new contract with Celtic, putting an end to the transfer rumors himself.
But Manchester City deserves to be shaken. This is because there is Pep Guardiola, the world's best team and the world's best master. Manchester City was expected to move immediately for Furuhashi as it was the last minute of the transfer market.
Surprisingly, Manchester City have yet to send an offer to recruit Furuhashi. Manager Rodgers said on Sky Sports in Scotland on the 23rd (Korea time) that "wasn't there. There was none at all. Now is the time when players work and many officials in the transfer market work. A lot of speculation and rumors will continue"We haven't received an offer yet," he said.
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