Talk of a possible Kyogo Furuhashi return to Celtic has been circulating for weeks, growing louder as January edges closer. The discussi...
Talk of a possible Kyogo Furuhashi return to Celtic has been circulating for weeks, growing louder as January edges closer.
The discussion has not been driven by a single report or sudden link, but by a steady sense that his situation and Celtic’s needs might yet cross again.
Kyogo’s struggles away from Celtic have played a major part in that conversation. His form has dipped, his minutes have been limited, and confidence appears low.
That has led to questions about whether a familiar setting could help him reset, even if only on a short-term basis.
Celtic’s own striker situation keeps the door open. The club have gone a long stretch without fully resolving that area of the squad.
Missed chances and limited options have made the issue harder to ignore, especially as another transfer window approaches.
Journalist Michael Gannon addressed the subject directly, cutting through sentiment to focus on what a return would actually mean.
His comments acknowledged the appeal of Kyogo while also highlighting the risks and the wider consequences for recruitment planning.
He said: (Hotline Live), “There’s certainly been murmurings for a few weeks.
“If they end up with Kyogo on loan, I’m sure people would welcome him back with open arms and I’m sure he could probably do a job. But it’s pretty much admitting that you failed to do the job for 12 months.
“They’ve had 12 months to source strikers. You would think that the recruitment department have got one or two strikers lined up for this January.
“He’s not had a good 12 months, really, since kind of leaving. He didn’t do well in France. He hasn’t done well in Birmingham.”
Those comments explain why the debate around Kyogo continues to surface. Supporters remember what he brought to the side and how effective he was in his best spell. That history makes any link difficult to dismiss, even when the present form raises doubts.
At the same time, a loan return would not arrive without baggage. Gannon’s point was clear.
It would only make sense as part of a broader plan, not as a late solution to a problem that has been allowed to linger. That distinction matters.
The issue of time remains central. Celtic have had a full year to prepare for this moment.
Planning ahead is part of recruitment, and January now feels like a test of that preparation rather than an opportunity for rescue.
There is also the reality of Kyogo’s current state. A player short of confidence needs support and structure.
A return to Celtic Park could offer that, but it would not remove the need for quality around him. That is where careful judgement is required.
For supporters, the story carries mixed feelings.
There is affection for Kyogo and an understanding of what he can offer. There is also frustration at the idea of looking backwards rather than forwards.
What happens next will shape the mood around the window. If Celtic act with clarity and intent, the noise will settle.
If answers are delayed, the murmurings will only grow.
