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The National (Scotland)
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Aidan Smith

Celtic transfer deadline day state of play as fringe players could move on

There are just hours left of the January transfer window and in terms of incomings, it looks set to be a quiet afternoon and evening for Ange Postecoglou and Celtic. 

The Scottish champions have already bolstered their squad with transfer business conducted both swiftly and professionally, as four new recruits signed on the dotted line. 

Yuki Kobayashi was the first deal to be agreed and that business was conducted at the end of November as he joined from Vissel Kobe on a five-year deal. The lengthy contract points to a star for the future for Celtic, but in his two appearances to date, Kobayashi has looked a calm and composed figure at the centre of defence. 

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