Shimizu S Pulse striker Thiago Santos Santana is reportedly being "tracked" by Celtic this month as the club ramp up their search for a successor to Giorgios Giakoumakis.
The towering Greek frontman is moving closer to the Parkhead exit door with reports suggesting he is set to jet out to Japan to undergo a medical before penning a bumper contract with Urawa Red Diamonds, while Sampdoria also hold an interest in the 28-year-old after contract talks with Celtic stalled. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors star Cho Gue-sung had been expected to arrive in the Scottish Premiership but a deal now appears to be off, the the South Korea cap set to remain in the K-League.
Japanese outlet Sponichi report that Brazilian Santana is next on Ange Postecoglou's wishlist this month, who finished top scorer in the J-League last term. The 29-year-old made the move to Japan after having spent four seasons in Portugal with Setubal and Santa Clara.
