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Reo Hatate leaving Celtic?
According to Japanese journalist Kazu Kakiuchi, Reo Hatate is close to moving to a club in the English Championship. It is unclear which team Hatate will be joining, but this eliminates the possibility of a return to Japan. He wants to continue in Europe and play south of the border.
According to Japanese journalist Kazu Kakiuchi, Reo Hatate is close to moving to a club in the English Championship. It is unclear which team Hatate will be joining, but this eliminates the possibility of a return to Japan. He wants to continue in Europe and play south of the border.
Stephen McGowan writes in The Herald that midfielder Reo Hatate will exit the Scottish Champions in the coming days, as is his wish. Celtic boss Martin O’Neill confirmed that there had been offers for the Japanese midfielder but that the player was waiting for an offer from a top five league. Martin O’Neill also stated that Hatate was not fit to play, having ruled himself out of contention by straining himself in training.
Stephen McGowan writes in The Herald that midfielder Reo Hatate will exit the Scottish Champions in the coming days, as is his wish. Celtic boss Martin O’Neill confirmed that there had been offers for the Japanese midfielder but that the player was waiting for an offer from a top five league. Martin O’Neill also stated that Hatate was not fit to play, having ruled himself out of contention by straining himself in training.
Former Aberdeen executive Keith Wyness stated that Celtic may have to lower their asking price to sell Reo Hatate before the transfer window ends. Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, Wyness said he thinks Celtic have been seeking approximately £12m, but believes they will need to reduce that to around £8m to sell him. Based on what he has heard, there is a lack of interest in the player. Wyness thinks Celtic will make a significant effort to complete a deal this week, while it appears Hatate wants to wait for a certain quality of club. He feels Celtic need to sell now because of their expenditure on wages. Wyness added that injuries at other clubs this weekend could prompt an offer for him and described the situation as fluid, stating that Celtic do not have very good options right now.
Former Aberdeen executive Keith Wyness stated that Celtic may have to lower their asking price to sell Reo Hatate before the transfer window ends. Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, Wyness said he thinks Celtic have been seeking approximately £12m, but believes they will need to reduce that to around £8m to sell him. Based on what he has heard, there is a lack of interest in the player. Wyness thinks Celtic will make a significant effort to complete a deal this week, while it appears Hatate wants to wait for a certain quality of club. He feels Celtic need to sell now because of their expenditure on wages. Wyness added that injuries at other clubs this weekend could prompt an offer for him and described the situation as fluid, stating that Celtic do not have very good options right now.
O'Neill could not guarantee that Reo Hatate would still be at Celtic beyond the current transfer window. The manager stated that he does not know, adding that many events could occur between now and the third of September. He said that something might happen close to the deadline, so he did not want to make a definitive statement.
O'Neill could not guarantee that Reo Hatate would still be at Celtic beyond the current transfer window. The manager stated that he does not know, adding that many events could occur between now and the third of September. He said that something might happen close to the deadline, so he did not want to make a definitive statement.
According to the Daily Record, Reo Hatate is waiting for the right move out of Parkhead, and his exit is described as inevitable. The Japanese player is finding there is no guarantee he will get the same wages elsewhere that he is on at Celtic. Hatate has been dissatisfied with the offers he has received this summer and is described as waiting for the right offer, which is characterised as him waiting for the right amount of money.
According to the Daily Record, Reo Hatate is waiting for the right move out of Parkhead, and his exit is described as inevitable. The Japanese player is finding there is no guarantee he will get the same wages elsewhere that he is on at Celtic. Hatate has been dissatisfied with the offers he has received this summer and is described as waiting for the right offer, which is characterised as him waiting for the right amount of money.
Celtic have received tentative enquiries for Reo Hatate. Martin O'Neill said he would want to keep Hatate if no suitable offers are received before the summer transfer window closes. The manager stated there are a number of tentative enquiries, but nothing has been received that is beneficial to the player or the football club. O'Neill added that if the situation did not change, he would be happy.
Celtic have received tentative enquiries for Reo Hatate. Martin O'Neill said he would want to keep Hatate if no suitable offers are received before the summer transfer window closes. The manager stated there are a number of tentative enquiries, but nothing has been received that is beneficial to the player or the football club. O'Neill added that if the situation did not change, he would be happy.
The arrival of Mika Baur at Celtic will enable Reo Hatate's exit.
The arrival of Mika Baur at Celtic will enable Reo Hatate's exit.
Reo Hatate expressed a desire to leave in June, and the club now appears to have secured a replacement before sanctioning his departure.
Reo Hatate expressed a desire to leave in June, and the club now appears to have secured a replacement before sanctioning his departure.
It has been reported that Reo Hatate has handed in an official transfer request at Celtic. Martin O’Neill has stated that he would not prevent the player from leaving if he wanted to find new employment elsewhere. Stephen McGowan has reported that Reo Hatate is being closely monitored by clubs in France. It is also stated that the midfielder wants to leave and is attracting interest from French clubs.
It has been reported that Reo Hatate has handed in an official transfer request at Celtic. Martin O’Neill has stated that he would not prevent the player from leaving if he wanted to find new employment elsewhere. Stephen McGowan has reported that Reo Hatate is being closely monitored by clubs in France. It is also stated that the midfielder wants to leave and is attracting interest from French clubs.
There is interest in Reo Hatate from the English Championship side West Ham, as well as from clubs in France and MLS.
There is interest in Reo Hatate from the English Championship side West Ham, as well as from clubs in France and MLS.
The Daily Record reports that O’Neill has confirmed that Japanese playmaker Reo Hatate is looking for a new opportunity. Hatate has taken on a less central role. O’Neill said that Hatate is likely looking for new opportunities. Hatate has a year left on his contract.
The Daily Record reports that O’Neill has confirmed that Japanese playmaker Reo Hatate is looking for a new opportunity. Hatate has taken on a less central role. O’Neill said that Hatate is likely looking for new opportunities. Hatate has a year left on his contract.
Reo Hatate has confirmed he wants to leave Celtic this summer for a move to one of Europe's elite leagues. In an interview with Japanese channel FERGUS, Hatate said he would like to challenge himself in one of the top five leagues. He also stated he still has the desire to play there and would like to play in the Europa League or Champions League if possible. Clubs in Germany and Portugal have previously shown interest in the midfielder.
Reo Hatate has confirmed he wants to leave Celtic this summer for a move to one of Europe's elite leagues. In an interview with Japanese channel FERGUS, Hatate said he would like to challenge himself in one of the top five leagues. He also stated he still has the desire to play there and would like to play in the Europa League or Champions League if possible. Clubs in Germany and Portugal have previously shown interest in the midfielder.
The same ruling applies to Reo Hatate. Like Daizen Maeda, Hatate has been in Glasgow for four-and-a-half years. He has been dropped from the matchday squad by the manager.
The same ruling applies to Reo Hatate. Like Daizen Maeda, Hatate has been in Glasgow for four-and-a-half years. He has been dropped from the matchday squad by the manager.
Reo Hatate has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the club this summer. Hatate believes that a transfer would be best for both parties. He is already attracting interest from elsewhere but has not yet received any firm offers.
Reo Hatate has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the club this summer. Hatate believes that a transfer would be best for both parties. He is already attracting interest from elsewhere but has not yet received any firm offers.
Sources have told Football Insider that Celtic are planning to accept an offer for midfielder Reo Hatate, whose standing has recently diminished. Celtic consider this summer to be what they believe is their best opportunity to sell the player as he enters the final two years of his contract, and will not prevent him from leaving if a suitable offer is made. According to sources, the Glasgow club has already excluded the 28-year-old from its long-term plans and will look to sell him to create space for further additions. Celtic are now planning to take the first opportunity to sell him ahead of next season.
Sources have told Football Insider that Celtic are planning to accept an offer for midfielder Reo Hatate, whose standing has recently diminished. Celtic consider this summer to be what they believe is their best opportunity to sell the player as he enters the final two years of his contract, and will not prevent him from leaving if a suitable offer is made. According to sources, the Glasgow club has already excluded the 28-year-old from its long-term plans and will look to sell him to create space for further additions. Celtic are now planning to take the first opportunity to sell him ahead of next season.
Frank McAvennie claimed on his 'Let Me Be Frank' podcast that speculation is increasing that Reo Hatate could leave this summer. McAvennie stated that Hatate has had an unseen 'fall out' with manager Martin O'Neill.
Frank McAvennie claimed on his 'Let Me Be Frank' podcast that speculation is increasing that Reo Hatate could leave this summer. McAvennie stated that Hatate has had an unseen 'fall out' with manager Martin O'Neill.
It is increasingly likely that Reo Hatate will leave Celtic this summer. While Premier League clubs had been interested in Hatate in the past, that interest is thought to have ended due to his downturn in form. A move to a top-five European league is considered plausible; however, it is unlikely that any team competing in continental competitions would sign him.
It is increasingly likely that Reo Hatate will leave Celtic this summer. While Premier League clubs had been interested in Hatate in the past, that interest is thought to have ended due to his downturn in form. A move to a top-five European league is considered plausible; however, it is unlikely that any team competing in continental competitions would sign him.
Sources have informed Football Insider that Celtic expect bids for Reo Hatate in the summer. It is possible that Hatate is preparing for a departure at the end of the season.
Sources have informed Football Insider that Celtic expect bids for Reo Hatate in the summer. It is possible that Hatate is preparing for a departure at the end of the season.
Reo Hatate is expected to leave the club following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
Reo Hatate is expected to leave the club following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
After Reo Hatate failed to secure an exit in January, there were suggestions the player was unhappy. Martin O'Neill revealed he had a candid conversation with Hatate and is convinced the playmaker is fully committed to the club.
After Reo Hatate failed to secure an exit in January, there were suggestions the player was unhappy. Martin O'Neill revealed he had a candid conversation with Hatate and is convinced the playmaker is fully committed to the club.
Martin O'Neill refuted Brazilian reports that Reo Hatate could be leaving on loan.
Martin O'Neill refuted Brazilian reports that Reo Hatate could be leaving on loan.
Ian McCall told BBC Sport Scotland that in his opinion, Reo Hatate appears very unhappy, and added that Hatate did not break into a sweat when he came on. This behaviour was observed the day before the transfer deadline day. There is a discussion regarding whether Celtic should allow Reo Hatate to leave or assist him in rediscovering his form.
Ian McCall told BBC Sport Scotland that in his opinion, Reo Hatate appears very unhappy, and added that Hatate did not break into a sweat when he came on. This behaviour was observed the day before the transfer deadline day. There is a discussion regarding whether Celtic should allow Reo Hatate to leave or assist him in rediscovering his form.
It is thought that clubs in England are monitoring Reo Hatate. His departure this month would be surprising this late in the window.
It is thought that clubs in England are monitoring Reo Hatate. His departure this month would be surprising this late in the window.
Paul Cooney stated that it is probably time for Hatate to go somewhere else, but also that Celtic cannot let him go at this time. Peter Grant stated on Go Radio that interim coach O’Neill would have already sensed that Hatate’s time in Glasgow could be ending, even if he does not leave during the January transfer window. It is suggested that it would not be surprising if Hatate leaves in the summer.
Paul Cooney stated that it is probably time for Hatate to go somewhere else, but also that Celtic cannot let him go at this time. Peter Grant stated on Go Radio that interim coach O’Neill would have already sensed that Hatate’s time in Glasgow could be ending, even if he does not leave during the January transfer window. It is suggested that it would not be surprising if Hatate leaves in the summer.
Robert Grieve thinks that Reo Hatate appears to want to leave and could depart before the end of the window. Hatate is in his fifth year at Celtic.
Robert Grieve thinks that Reo Hatate appears to want to leave and could depart before the end of the window. Hatate is in his fifth year at Celtic.
Martin O’Neill expects to receive bids for his players, and Reo Hatate has been linked with moves.
Martin O’Neill expects to receive bids for his players, and Reo Hatate has been linked with moves.
Meanwhile Celtic have slapped a not for sale sign on Reo Hatate after reportedly booting out a £10m offer for the Japanese playmaker. An unnamed club from France are said to have tested Celtic's resolve but the fans' favourite won't be allowed to leave during this window.
Meanwhile Celtic have slapped a not for sale sign on Reo Hatate after reportedly booting out a £10m offer for the Japanese playmaker. An unnamed club from France are said to have tested Celtic's resolve but the fans' favourite won't be allowed to leave during this window.
An unnamed French club offered £10million for Reo Hatate this week, but Celtic rejected the offer. The Daily Mail reported that Celtic did not want to lose two key players in the same window after already selling Matt O'Riley to Brighton for a record-breaking £30million.
An unnamed French club offered £10million for Reo Hatate this week, but Celtic rejected the offer. The Daily Mail reported that Celtic did not want to lose two key players in the same window after already selling Matt O'Riley to Brighton for a record-breaking £30million.
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