Celtic is closing close on their sixth summer signing after scheduling a medical.

Shin Yamada is headed to Celtic, according to Brendan Rodgers, but he has already arrived. evident that he still desires more.

The Japanese forward is scheduled to arrive in Glasgow for a medical within the next day before joining from Kawasaki Frontale for £1.3 million. Rodgers has made no secret of his intention to add more attacking options before the transfer window closes, even though he will evaluate the 23-year-old in the days ahead.

“We’ll examine him during his medical in the coming days,” Rodgers told SunSport. “We need to replace the many goals we’ve lost. Hopefully, we will be able to bring in a number of guys in that area.

Although Rodgers’ remarks had the tone of a manager, who was not necessarily the driving force behind this specific move, Yamada is viewed internally as a growing player with instant effect.

 

He works hard and with intensity. The scouts have taken notice of it,” Rodgers clarified. “We will bring in players to help the club grow in addition to existing players.” He is probably able to provide us such pressure and intensity, even if he is a little older.

“I hope he does well, but I need to see him when he comes in.” It was intended to bring him in and assess him.

Yamada is simply a component of the solution, not the whole thing, as Rodgers made quite clear. “He is a strong boy, but we would also like to add to our front line.”

The remarks follow Celtic’s 2-0 preseason victory over Sporting in Portugal, where Rodgers observed his team’s skillful play in certain areas but clearly feels a more potent clinical threat is required. Our primary striker is Adam Idah, and Callum Osmand signed in the summer, but it’s clear the manager doesn’t think the firepower will be sufficient to make up for what was lost.

Rodgers will take the next two weeks to see what Yamada has to offer, but he won’t wait long to push the board for another talented striker, as Celtic will play Newcastle this weekend before traveling to Italy for the Como Cup.

The manager’s message is clear: Yamada won’t be enough to meet Celtic Park’s goal-scoring needs, and reinforcements are on the way.