Manchester City are interest in signing Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi as a replacement for Julian Alvarez.

Manchester City are looking for a replacement for Argentina striker Julian Alvarez, who joined Atletico Madrid for £82m, and are keen to bring in a player who can provide both first-team and back-up options.

The Ufabet reports that the Citizens are seriously interested in Celtic’s Japanese forward Kyoko Furuhashi. 

The 29-year-old Samurai has been in fine form for the Green and Whites since joining the team in 2021, making 135 appearances, สมัคร ufabet scoring 73 goals and providing 16 assists. 

The media outlet expects that personal contract negotiations with the former Vissel Kobe player should not be a problem. The main obstacle is that Manchester City must reach an agreement with Celtic if they decide to go ahead with the deal. The player himself still has a contract with the team until 2027. 

In addition to Furuhashi, Manchester City have also been link with a move for another young forward. 

Kyogo, who has been impressive since his move to Celtic in 2021, has proven his prowess on the field by netting 73 goals in 135 appearances. His potential availability has sparked interest from Pep Guardiola’s side, who are keen on adding a dynamic forward to their lineup. The Japanese international’s current form was highlight during a pre-season friendly against Man City in the USA, where he manage to score, demonstrating his capability against top-tier opponents.