'Big mistake' or 'good business'? Your views on Kyogo

Celtic supporters have been having their say on Kyogo Furuhashi's expected move to Rennes, with Jota set to come back to Celtic from the French club.

Japan forward Kyogo, 30, and Jota, 25, were signed by Ange Postecoglou in 2021.

Here are a selection of fan responses...

'No like for like replacement available'

Dylan: Losing Kyogo is such a big loss for Celtic. Under Brendan Rodgers, he understandably hasn't been at the same levels that he was under Ange, but he is such a key member of the team. His off-the-ball movement is THE best Celtic have had and he has an eye for scoring goals, especially against Rangers. He is a great person also, so I wish him the best.

Steven: No way we should be selling Kyogo, absolutely no way, a brilliant finisher with brilliant pace.

Gerry: Kyogo has carved out legendary status in Glasgow and frightened every Rangers player and manager. Should he want to go, we would never stand in his way but miss him like only Henrik Larsson felt like.

Anon: I think they are making a big mistake selling Kyogo as he brings a lot to the team and why get rid of your top player? He will be missed.

Nathan: I think it's a bad decision to let Kyogo leave as he has always scored vital goals playing in behind the defence.

Anon: Kyogo will leave a huge hole that no other current Celtic player will come near to filling. It's not just his goal scoring ability, it's his movement - this alone tears opposition apart, leaving gaps to be exploited by team-mates. He's worth more than any sum of money they get for him.

Ian: Fantastic to have qualified for the CL play-offs. Bittersweet aftermath, though. Great to get Jota back but really sorry to see Kyogo go. He was unique and will be hugely difficult to replace. Would've liked to have seen him get the send off he deserves this weekend.

Anon: Terrible decision to sell our main striker at this stage of the season when still a lot to play for. We could have waited until the end of the season.

Edward: Not sure this is the correct decision in January window, no like for like replacement readily available and could've got the fee up in the summer.

John: I think it's sad to see a player like Kyogo leave but if that's what he wants then so be it. Great little striker. Hopefully we acquire a better one if possible. Thank you for entertaining us during your spell. Good luck.

Vincent: It wasn't just his goals, it was his whole attitude, energy and persona. He is beloved by the fans and we will miss him terribly. It's worth reminding some Celtic players that when they leave they usually fade into obscurity.

Bring back Jota and play Maeda through the middle?

Some respondents were more philosophical about Kyogo's expected exit...

Terence: The return of Jota is a great piece of news. My only concern with the sale of Kyogo is, where exactly are the goals going to come from with the void left by his scoring prowess? Unless we replace like for like, with a prolific goalscorer like Kyogo, then where is our threat going to come from? Unless Adam Idah or Johnny Kenny can step up!

Chris: No problem at all with Kyogo moving on but who will replace him? I've always preferred the Sutton, Hartson, Viduka style strikers: big and with plenty of aggression. Idah is nowhere near that so we'll need someone decent. Anyone got Moussa Dembele's number?

Brian: Think it's good business for Celtic, great player but at 30 maybe Celtic have had the best of him. Celtic know how to make money due to Peter Lawwell.

Mark: Sad to see Kyogo go, but he's not quite the player he was and would be very happy to welcome Jota back, he's been sorely missed.

Bill: The sale of Kyogo is good business for the club as we have an automatic replacement in Idah. The fact that Idah hasn't done so well is down to the fact that he hasn't played enough to be consistent within the team, also I'm not sure about bringing back Jota as his standard had dropped since leaving Celtic and we have a lot of cover on the wings.

Mark: Once Kyogo decided to go the next best thing was to get Jota home and play Maeda through the middle. Fantastic business. Kyogo was brilliant but if he isn't happy here then goodbye and good luck. The team comes first. Let's get Jota another league and Scottish Cup winner's medal.

Dean: Absolutely gutted to lose Kyogo, but if he had his heart set on leaving then there's no point in keeping him against his will. He's been the best since Larsson and will be sadly missed. Jota's arrival would soften the blow somewhat, but I'd still expect us to sign another striker as a direct replacement for Kyogo.