Kaoru Mitoma has admitted he was 'flattered' by Celtic's transfer interest in him but the chance to play in the 'strongest league' in the world was too much of a pull.
Ange Postecoglou previously admitted earlier this month that he tried to bring the Brighton sensation to Parkhead as one of his two first signings following his arrival. He got one of those in the shape of Kyogo Furuhashi but it wasn't to be with Mitoma who decided to make the switch to the Seagulls.
Kyogo has been nothing short of a revelation in Scotland since his arrival from Vissel Kobe and he is on the verge of breaking the 30-goal barrier for the season. He had the perfect chance to hit the milestone against Kilmarnock but he was unable to add to his opener with his penalty smacking the post and bouncing away to safety.
