BRENDAN RODGERS admits he wasn’t surprised at Kyogo Furuhashi being linked to Manchester City. But the Celtic boss vowed he won’t entertain any last-minute bids for any of his top stars. 2 Kyogo trained with his Celtic team-mates at Lennoxtown today Credit: Kenny Ramsay 2 Matt O'Riley was also spotted on the training pitch amid interest Credit: Kenny Ramsay Pep Guardiola is considering a move for the Japan striker before Friday’s deadline - but Rodgers wants full focus on next week’s Old Firm derby.
Rodgers said: “I wasn’t surprised at the link. He’s a wonderful player. “But just looking at all the gossip and speculation this week, I thought I was preparing for a five-a-side game this weekend with all the players I’m losing! “There is nothing.
Especially going into the last week of the market, there is always going to be speculation. read more celtic stories DOUBLE DEAL Kyogo & O'Riley latest amid interest as Celtic squad prepares for St Mirren tie SUNDAY TEST St Mirren vs Celtic betting tips and £60 in free bets for Premiership clash “But no, there is nothing new to add.” Asked if it would get to a stage next week where it’s “too late” to accept bids, Rodgers said: “Yes.
For any player, it’s not going to go right down to the wire. “We have a big week next week after the St Mirren match, preparing for our last game of this block. “I wouldn’t want that to be interrupted at all.
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