Defender Ko Itakura is reportedly again on Celtic 's switch radar this summer season.
And whether or not a transfer for the Japan worldwide is feasible is ready to be determined within the coming days.
On-loan at Schalke from Manchester Metropolis, Itakura first emerged as a possible goal for Ange Postecoglou shortly after his arrival in Glasgow.
However the 25-year-old centre-back ended up shifting to the two. Bundesliga within the newest of a collection of loans away from the Etihad, the place he has by no means made an look.
It seems his long run future lies away from Manchester, with German outlet Waz reporting Schalke should resolve by Might 31 in the event that they wish to take up a €5.5million (£4.6m) choice to purchase.
Ought to they not make a transfer, different golf equipment could be free to lodge bids of their very own.
File Sport revealed earlier this week that centre-back was amongst a variety of positions earmarked for strengthening at Celtic Park this summer season.
It has been reported in Germany that Schalke are toiling to stump up the funds and that Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt are additionally wanting on intently.
Schalke are working on a good funds and forking out for Itakura, it is mentioned, would restrict what different enterprise they may conduct as they put together for a return to the Bundesliga.
He made 32 appearances for the Gelsenkirchen facet final season, scoring 4 occasions from defence.