FORMER CELTIC STAR MAKES DECISION ON JOINING RANGERS

Celtic Legend Kyogo to Rangers? January Transfer Talk and Rohl’s Demands

The Scottish football world is ablaze with a seemingly impossible transfer rumour: the sensational switch of former Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi to bitter rivals Rangers in the upcoming January transfer window. The speculation is linked to new Rangers manager Danny Rohl, who is reportedly seeking to bring elite attacking talent to Ibrox.

The Unthinkable Transfer and Rohl’s SearchKyogo, who established himself as a fan favourite and a prolific goalscorer at Celtic, left Parkhead for a move to Rennes in Ligue 1, a transfer that was heavily discussed earlier this year. However, his time in France has been reportedly underwhelming, leading to suggestions he may seek a move back to the UK, with recent reports even linking him with an English Championship side.Now, the truly extraordinary rumour suggests that Rangers could attempt to lure the Japanese international to Ibrox.

New manager Danny Rohl, who has been promised funds for January reinforcements, is desperate to add immediate, high-impact quality. While Rohl has no direct history coaching Kyogo, the need for a clinical, top-tier striker is paramount as he looks to close the gap at the top of the Scottish Premiership.The Demands for an Old Firm SwitchA transfer of this nature—a player moving directly between the Old Firm rivals—is almost unheard of in the modern era, invoking memories of the highly controversial Mo Johnston deal decades ago. For a deal involving Kyogo to ever materialise, the demands would be staggering and multi-faceted:Rangers would need to meet a significant transfer fee, likely in the multi-millions, to convince Kyogo’s current club to release him. Additionally, the player’s wage demands would undoubtedly be substantial.

The emotional barrier is also immense, as Kyogo would have to be willing to face the likely fan backlash from both sides of the divide. Manager Danny Rohl would have to provide a clear, ambitious sporting project and a guarantee of the player’s role, offering Rohl’s Assurance, to even begin to make the offer appealing.While such a move remains a dramatic long-shot due to the intense rivalry, Kyogo’s reported unhappiness abroad and Rangers’ desperate need for a proven goalscorer have kept this rumour, however unlikely, firmly in the headlines.