Hoops make Otsu move

Celtic have made an approach to sign Yuki Otsu on a one-year loan deal from Borussia Monchedgladbach, according to reports in the Far East.

Reports in Far East claim Celtic want Japanese forward on loan

Celtic have made an approach to sign Japan international Yuki Otsu on a one-year loan deal from Borussia Monchedgladbach, according to reports in the Far East. The 22 year-old starred in the 2012 London Olympics where he scored three goals, including the winner in Japan's stunning 1-0 triumph over Spain. According to reports in Asia, Celtic officials are currently in negotiations with Bundesliga side Gladbach and a decision will be known in the coming days. Last week, Otsu made his intentions of leaving the German club clear if he was not a regular for the coming season. "It will be fine if I can play games after gaining momentum at the Olympics. If it's impossible, I may transfer on loan. I may leave the club. I want to talk to my coach," he said on the club's official website. The forward has struggled during his time in Germany since leaving the J-League in 2011 and hopes a new start can reinvigorate his career.