Wednesday Jan 09 2008 12:10
Japanese star Koki Mizuno is reportedly on the verge on joining SPL champions Celtic if complications over a work permit can be resolved.
The 22-year-old JEF United star would link up with fellow Japan international Shunsuke Nakamura at Celtic Park.
However Mizuno is new to the international stage, which will mean difficulties in obtaining a permit from the Department of Employment.
His agent, Robert Takuda, told the Daily Express: "The player is still in Japan and if it was down to him it would be simple because he is 100 per cent committed to making this work. But the deal is complicated."
The verdict on his suitability for the work permit could come before the end of the week.
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