Celtic Striker Kyogo Furuhashi Loan Enquiry Rejected as Martin O'Neill Suggests He'll Stay at Birmingham City Until Proven Himself.
In a press conference ahead of Celtic's match against Dundee United, interim manager Martin O'Neill has cast doubt on the possibility of striker Kyogo Furuhashi returning to Parkhead in the January transfer window. The 30-year-old Japanese forward, who joined Birmingham City from Celtic last summer for £10m, was seen as a valuable asset for the Championship club despite failing to score in his 23 league appearances so far.
O'Neill's comments suggest that it would be "unlikely" for Furuhashi to rejoin the Hoops, with O'Neill speculating that the player may want to prove himself at Birmingham City before making a return to Scotland. The 73-year-old boss has stated that he believes there is a viewpoint among the club's staff and fans that Furuhashi should be given time to show what he can do for Birmingham City.
Furuhashi's decision to join Rennes in January last year was influenced by Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu, who advised him to move to one of Europe's top leagues to have a chance at the World Cup. The forward played sparingly for Rennes before joining Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season.
Celtic have already made several moves to strengthen their squad in this transfer window, signing Julian Araujo on loan from Bournemouth. However, O'Neill remains committed to bringing in more players and is confident that the club can find suitable replacements for Furuhashi if he were to leave.
In a press conference ahead of Celtic's match against Dundee United, interim manager Martin O'Neill has cast doubt on the possibility of striker Kyogo Furuhashi returning to Parkhead in the January transfer window. The 30-year-old Japanese forward, who joined Birmingham City from Celtic last summer for £10m, was seen as a valuable asset for the Championship club despite failing to score in his 23 league appearances so far.
O'Neill's comments suggest that it would be "unlikely" for Furuhashi to rejoin the Hoops, with O'Neill speculating that the player may want to prove himself at Birmingham City before making a return to Scotland. The 73-year-old boss has stated that he believes there is a viewpoint among the club's staff and fans that Furuhashi should be given time to show what he can do for Birmingham City.
Furuhashi's decision to join Rennes in January last year was influenced by Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu, who advised him to move to one of Europe's top leagues to have a chance at the World Cup. The forward played sparingly for Rennes before joining Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season.
Celtic have already made several moves to strengthen their squad in this transfer window, signing Julian Araujo on loan from Bournemouth. However, O'Neill remains committed to bringing in more players and is confident that the club can find suitable replacements for Furuhashi if he were to leave.
so martin o'neill thinks kyogo furuhashi needs time at birmingham city to prove himself? doesn't seem too convincing, especially since we've seen him play only 23 league games and still they're saying he's not good enough? 
what about the whole thing with japan manager hajime moriyasu advising him to join europe top leagues for world cup chance? does that mean nothing anymore? 
i'm not buying it, needs more evidence than just "we think he should be given time" 
might be more beneficial for both parties, celtic gets some fresh blood and furuhashi gets a chance to prove himself in the england championship? 
Martin O'Neill's comments make sense, especially since the guy hasn't scored in 23 games for Birmingham City 
. The thing is, sometimes you gotta let a player prove themselves in a new league before bringing them back to your own. And who knows, maybe Furuhashi just needs some more time to get his bearings and find his form 
I'm not saying he won't come back to Celtic one day, but for now, it's all about giving him the chance to show what he can do at Birmingham City 
I'm so over this platform's lack of upvote system, it's making me question the value of contributing here. Anyway, back to Furuhashi... shouldn't Celtic just cut their losses and sell him in January like everyone else who's been struggling since his arrival? The transfer window is already open, no need for an extended loan deal or waiting for some miracle season... 
. He's only been at Birmingham City since last summer, what's the rush? I think Martin O'Neill has a point, the guy hasn't scored much in the league so far 
The Japanese forward needs to find his feet at Birmingham City and show what he can do before coming back to Scotland 
. And let's be real, Celtic already signed Julian Araujo on loan from Bournemouth, so I don't see Furuhashi being a priority 
️. O'Neill knows what he's talking about, the guy's been around the block a few times 
Does the club really need someone new now? 
Birmingham City is doing okay without him, but you can't blame him for wanting an opportunity to prove himself 
. Celtic always seem to have a new story going on, even when they're not making big signings 
Fingers crossed he finds his form and gets back to scoring goals for Birmingham City... or wherever 
. Martin O'Neill's got a point, you know? Kyogo Furuhashi didn't exactly set the world on fire at Parkhead, and I don't think it's unfair for him to try his luck elsewhere and prove himself. The guy had some big expectations coming in, but he just didn't quite live up to them 
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Still, you never know what can happen in the transfer window. Did you see that loan move from Bournemouth? They brought in Julian Araujo, but it's not like he's Furuhashi... 
I mean, I get it, injuries and all that, but come on! The guy's got a talent for the pitch, he just needs some chances. And what's with the loan thing? It's like he's stuck in limbo 
. Celtic should be looking to bring him back ASAP if they want to make a real push for promotion. They've already signed some decent players, but without Kyogo, it's just not the same 
. I think it's harsh, considering he joined us last summer with big expectations and hasn't quite hit the ground running yet... yet 
. Can we give Kyogo a bit more time to prove himself at Brum before making any decisions? 
. The question is, will Furuhashi take O'Neill's advice and stick it out in Birmingham City or make a move elsewhere? Only time will tell 
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just heard that Kyogo Furuhashi's loan enquiry was rejected lol what a shame for him, been with Birmingham City for like 6 months now