The 20-year-old Japanese Centre-Forward Soma Kanda is being investigated by Parkhead scouts, and English Championship sides are also said to be interested in the player. Kanda plays for Kawasaki Frontale, having joined the club in February 2024, and his contract is due to expire in June 2029. He has been capped 16 times for the Japan U20 team, scoring 6 goals. In the 2025/2026 J1 Special Season, he has made 8 appearances without scoring a goal or providing an assist. His current Transfermarkt valuation is €150k.