Manchester City were linked with a potential summer move for Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi following Julian Alvarez's PS80 million switch to Atletico Madrid.

Soccer Football - Scottish League Cup - Final - Celtic v Rangers - Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - December 15, 2024 Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates after Daizen Maeda scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Ed Sykes However, Pep Guardiola ultimately decided against entering the market for a replacement, leaving Kyogo as a Celtic mainstay.

As the January transfer window approaches, it has been reported by The Athletic that Kyogo is no longer under consideration as a target for Manchester City.

Guardiola reportedly chose not to sanction a move in the summer because he did not want to add another forward to his squad, trusting his existing resources.

Despite Erling Haaland's dip in form - with only four league goals since October - the Premier League champions are said to be content with their current attacking options.

Kyogo has been a crucial figure for Celtic, with his double in the recent 4-0 win over St Johnstone bringing his league tally to 10 goals this season.

Though not as prolific as in previous campaigns, his influence on Celtic's attacking play remains immense.

His ability to find the back of the net, combined with his work rate and movement, has made him indispensable for Brendan Rodgers.

For now, Celtic fans can breathe a sigh of relief that their talisman looks set to stay in Glasgow for the foreseeable future.

Kyogo staying at Celtic offers continuity for the Hoops as they chase further domestic and European success.

His ability to score in crucial games and his understanding with players like Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn remain pivotal to Rodgers' system.

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