Celtic coach Harry Kewell is poised "to leave the club in the coming days".
This is according to the Scottish Sun who claim that the Australian "edging closer to being appointed as the new Yokohama F. Marinos boss."
Kewell did not travel with Brendan Rodgers' side on Boxing Day as the Hoops defeated Dundee 3-0.
Reports in Australia state that John Hutchinson, who worked with Ange Postecoglou at Marinos, is expected to be his No2.
Rodgers previously confirmed that he would not stand in the way of Kewell joining yhe former J1 League champions.
He said: ""Harry has already managed before, so it is not new to him. He has had a taste of it and I am always one that if staff members want to broaden their horizons then I am very encouraging of that.
“It is also a sign that you have talented people if other clubs want them."
Meanwhile, Nick Walsh will be the man in the middle for the latest installment of Celtic versus Rangers.
He has been named as the referee for the highly-anticipated derby clash on Saturday, December 30.
Celtic lead the way at the summit of the Premiership by five points after defeating Dundee 3-0 this afternoon.
Philippe Clement's side are in action tomorrow evening at home to Ross County, where they will look to reduce that gap back to two to then leapfrog the champions at the weekend.
Walsh has experience of officiating the fixture. The Scottish FA has entrusted him to handle the occasion.
He will be assisted by Graeme Stewart and Calum Spence.
Willie Collum will be on VAR and his assistant Daniel McFarlane. Kevin Clancy will be the fourth official.
