AFC President underscores confidence as Asian titans eye more world titles
Kuala Lumpur: With Asia on a quest to secure a fifth global crown in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President...
Match wrap | Huddersfield Town 3 Oxford United 1
Due to the football-free weekend, my Saturday duties focussed on ferrying some post-GCSE teenagers to Reading Festival. While they headed off to do...
Reo Hatate: Exactly how much Celtic received from Burnley in deadline-day deal
Celtic will land £6.5million plus add-ons for Reo Hatate after he completed a move to Burnley on Tuesday.The 28-year-old midfielder had been...
'First time in England!' – Why five-time champion Reo Hatate swapped Celtic for Burnley
Japan international midfielder Reo Hatate has joined Burnley from Scottish champions Celtic on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Confirmed: Reo Hatate Leaves Celtic
Reo Hatate has officially left Celtic after completing a deadline-day move to Burnley. The Japan international’s departure was confirmed late last...
Hatate comes in from Celtic
Burnley's transfer deadline day ended with the capture of Celtic's Japanese international midfielder Reo Hatate who has signed a three-year deal...
Crystal Palace Fail To Convince Club To Part With Midfielder
Crystal Palace have missed out on signing Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano from Mainz, as their offer was not enough.
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Medical passed for Olympian to become fifth Leeds signing - report
Leeds United face a race against time to sign Melvin Bard from Nice.The Whites have agreed a loan deal with the potential for a £4.3million...
Crystal Palace eyeing eleventh-hour move for Kaishu Sano
Crystal Palace will look to sign 25-year-old Japanese international Kaishu Sano from Bundesliga club FSV Mainz in a deadline-day deal.
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Details behind Kota Takai’s loan to STVV revealed as Tottenham utilise Japanese link
Tottenham youngster Kota Takai has completed a move to Belgium on loan, and the details of the loan agreement have come to light. Deadline...
DONE DEAL: Takai loan to Sint-Truidense VV official
It's the first confirmed transfer in Tottenham Hotspur's Deadline Day! As reported yesterday, Japan international Kota Takai is headed to Belgium...
Japanese Suzuki makes Premier League history, but Saka sinks Villa
Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 to maintain their perfect Premier League start, with Bukayo Saka scoring the decisive goal in the 59th minute. Villa...
Ueda makes Lille switch; Choudhury off to United
Kuala Lumpur: Japan international Ayase Ueda traded Dutch football for the French Ligue as he secured a move to four-time champions Lille OSC.
Europe Wrap: Top guns star with goals and debuts
Kuala Lumpur: Asia's best stepped up the pace as Japan's Ryotaro Araki scored on his debut, Australia's Cristian Volpato claimed his first of the...
Four Celtic deals, Rangers do business, Japan interest, Braga on Hearts exit - Scottish transfer news
The latest transfer news in Scotland ahead of the window closing
Ritsu Doan makes shock transfer U-turn! Japan star rejects multi-million Al-Ittihad move to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt
Japan winger Ritsu Doan has rejected a €17m transfer to Saudi club Al-Ittihad to remain with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Eredivisie top scorer Ayase Ueda swaps Feyenoord for French side Lille
Japanese striker Ayase Ueda has completed a transfer from Feyenoord to French side Lille, the clubs confirmed on Monday evening.
View: West Ham may have renewed hope of deal for 'different animal'
West Ham United may yet still be in the running to sign Reo Hatate from Celtic on deadline day.The Hammers were credited with an interest in the...
Ayase Ueda bids an emotional farewell to Feyenoord: 'Thank you for everything, it was wonderful'
Ayase Ueda have officially left Feyenoord for Lille OSC. The Rotterdam club announced this on Monday evening via their official channels. In...
Reo Hatate ‘Nearing Move’ to English Championship
Reo Hatate is reportedly edging closer to joining an unnamed Championship side as his future increasingly looks set to lie away from Celtic. The...
Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Kuwait; Yemen 1-2 Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Japan produced a masterful performance to kick off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group G campaign with a 4-0 defeat of...
Rangers shelled out a near-club record on Kim Minsu – here’s our verdict
When Rangers faced St Mirren a couple of weeks ago, brand new Japanese signing Daisuke Yokota produced a standout debut. So Ibrox Noise was...
Qualifiers - Group G: Japan 4-0 Kuwait
Phnom Penh: Japan produced a masterful performance to kick off their AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ Qualifiers Group G campaign with a 4-0 defeat of...
Reo Hatate closing in on Celtic exit
Reo Hatate appears set to leave Celtic before the transfer window closes, with the midfielder finally in line to secure his desired move before the...
Lille close in on Feyenoord striker and Eredivisie top scorer Ueda
Japanese striker Ayase Ueda is set to leave Feyenoord after three years, with a full agreement reportedly being reached between the Rotterdam club...
Women's Super League 2026-27 preview No 9: Liverpool
Liverpool will hope Germany striker Vivien Endemann and Japanese youngster Mao Itamura can help get them off to a better start than they had last...
Reo Hatate Celtic Absence Explained
Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Reo Hatate did not miss Celtic's game against Falkirk because of a potential transfer. The Irishman instead...
How Takehiro Tomiyasu performed for Crystal Palace vs Man City one year after leaving Arsenal
Takehiro Tomiyasu made his first start in the Premier League for Crystal Palace in their defeat to Manchester City. The Japanese defender mutually...
Ito heads to Bolton; Hayashi signs for City
Kuala Lumpur: Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the signing of Japan international Atsuki Ito from Belgian side KAA Gent on a three-year deal.
Celtic set to pull plug on late signing spree after latest
Celtic's extravagant transfer plans will not be put into action after they missed out on qualifying for the Champions League, sources have told...
Birmingham City Sign Suzu Amano From Växjö In Record Sale
Suzu Amano joins Birmingham City Women as the promoted club’s eighth summer signing after her spells in Japanese and Swedish football. [...]
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Bolton Wanderers line up move for Japanese midfielder before deadline day
Bolton Wanderers remain on the hunt for new signings before the transfer window ends, and a fresh target is Atsuki Ito.
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Birmingham City sign Japanese midfielder Amano
Birmingham City have completed the signing of Japanese midfielder Suzu Amano on a permanent deal.
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Keith Wyness shares verdict on Reo Hatate completing late Celtic move
Celtic may have to wait until the January transfer window before they can offload out-of-favour midfielder Reo Hatate.That is according to former...
Legend Endo backs Kashima to make strong return
Kuala Lumpur: Kashima Antler's wait to return to the AFC Champions League Elite™ is finally over and Yasushi Endo is backing his former club to...
Reo Hatate Future Key to Celtic Transfer Plans
Reo Hatate reportedly still wants to leave Celtic before the transfer window closes, with the midfielder keen on a move to one of Europe's top five...
Celtic Ready To Sell 28-Year-Old Amid Fresh Bids: Right Decision?
Celtic are ready to part company with Reo Hatate before the September transfer deadline, as per Glasgow World, with the 28-year-old Japanese...
Rangers finalize deal for Portland Timbers striker Kevin Kelsy
£9.5m/$13m fee is an outgoing record for PortlandKelsy not expected to feature this weekendRangers have acquired forward Kevin Kelsy from Major...
Chelsea in talks to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa
Villa are looking to offload the World Cup winner following the acquisition of Japan international Zion Suzuki
Al-Ittihad and Leverkusen reach agreement: a Japanese replacement for Diaby, and an Algerian threatens the Kessié deal
Moussa Diaby's situation moved forward within Al-Ittihad over the past hours, after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the French winger's future, at...
Keith Wyness shares update on Reo Hatate's Celtic transfer: 'I'm hearing...'
Celtic are effectively "burning cash" with every passing week that Reo Hatate remains part of their squad. That is according to former Aberdeen...
Go Japan heads to Brands Hatch
This weekend Go Japan heads to Brands Hatch for a unique celebration of all things Japanese on Bank Holiday Monday. The on-track offering is...
MOT View: 4/10 Farke favourite not good enough - Leeds player ratings v Nott'm Forest
Leeds United returned to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening, this time for the Carabao Cup.Daniel Farke and the Whites were back at the City...
Sources: Southampton respond as Derby County make new Brereton-Diaz move
Derby County have made a new enquiry to sign Southampton forward Ben Brereton-Diaz, sources have told Football Insider.Brereton-Diaz spent last...
Machida snap up Ogawa; Larsson completes Al Ettifaq move
Kuala Lumpur: Japan international Koki Ogawa has returned home to join FC Machida Zelvia while Jordan Larsson has made the switch to Saudi Arabia's...
Europe Wrap: Dream La Liga start for Lee
Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic's Lee Kang-in netted on his debut for Atletico Madrid as the midfielder joined Saudi Arabia's Saud Abdulhamid, Syria's...
Odds slashed on Tottenham on signing Emiliano Martinez after source's reveal
Tottenham look to be moving closer to signing Emiliano Martinez after having their odds slashed on completing a deal by a top bookmaker.Martinez...
Celtic Weighing Up Move For This Southampton Defender: Why He Should Be Brought In Amid Johnston’s Fitness Woes
If a recent transfer update from German outlet Absolut Fussball (as cited by The Glasgow Giants) is true, Celtic have registered their interest in...
Celtic player who Martin O'Neill wants out refuses transfer
Reo Hatate may refuse to leave Celtic in this window even though Martin O'Neill wants him to depart, sources have told Football Insider.Celtic are...
Are the Ibrox side trying to emulate Celtic’s success by signing Japanese and South Korean players? They’re five years late to that party…
Yesterday, the Ibrox side agreed a fee with Girona for a 20 year old South Korean winger. His
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Ogawa leave NEC and become the highest-paid Japanese player ever in his homeland
Koki Ogawa is on the verge of leaving NEC. Voetbal International, among others, report that the Nijmegen club are nearing an agreement with Machida...
Zion Suzuki closes in on Aston Villa move after overcoming mistakes and racist abuse
Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.
“I would be happy” – Martin O’Neill opens up on Reo Hatate future amid transfer interest
Martin O’Neill has opened up about the situation surrounding Reo Hatate, amid rumours about the Japanese star’s future. The boss would be “happy”...
Europe Wrap: Memorable week for Ueda, Ishiwatari
Kuala Lumpur: Japan mainstay Ayase Ueda and U23 midfielder Nelson Ishiwatari found the back of the net for Feyenoord and Sint-Truiden respectively...
Celtic Prioritise This World Cup Star As A Replacement For Wantaway Midfielder: Why He Would Be A Smart Pick
If a recent update from The Daily Record is believed to be true, Celtic are expected to part ways with Reo Hatate amid interest from the Greek...
Reo Hatate 'turfs out' Celtic transfer exit options with Japan international set on blockbuster move
Hatate declared his desire to move on from the Premiership champions earlier this summer
Villa to finalise £30m transfer TODAY as 23-cap international star agrees move for THREE reasons
Aston Villa have reached an agreement in principle to sign Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki in a package valued at £30m, with the player...
Reo Hatate Celtic Transfer Rumour Dismissed
The latest transfer story surrounding Reo Hatate looks like one Celtic supporters can forget about, at least as far as Panathinaikos are concerned....
Japanese-Ghanaian goalkeeper Zion Suzuki undergoes medical ahead of Aston Villa move
Japanese goalkeeper of Ghanaian descent Zion Suzuki is undergoing his medical examination at Aston Villa ahead of his move from Parma this...
Move to Aston Villa seen as big sign of personality – Player has been tracked for two years
Zion Suzuki is nearing a move to Aston Villa and the player has been praised for making the choice. The Japan international was on the verge of...
LA Galaxy transfer Miki Yamane to Japanese club
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LA Galaxy have transferred defender Miki Yamane to Japanese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds, the club...
Daizen Maeda Profile: Wife, Net Worth and Career
Daizen Maeda is married, but details about his wife and personal life are limited as of 2026. Maeda has built a reputation as one of Japanese...
Derek McInnes faces Daisuke Yokota injury worry after what happened in Rangers v St Mirren
Rangers manager Derek McInnes faces a potential fitness anxiety over key winger Daisuke Yokota after the Japanese winger was substituted at...
Aston Villa make €30m offer for highly-rated 23-year-old as major transfer takes shape
Japanese International goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has been linked with a move away from Parma this summer. He has done quite well for the Italian club,...
Villa Move Fast on Suzuki as Juventus Finally Bid Close to Martínez’s Valuation
End in Sight for the Latest Martinez Summer Saga There’s an ancient Japanese proverb that states ‘the reverse side also has a reverse side.’ It’s a...
Zion Suzuki’s Premier League ambitions see PSG move collapse as he favours Aston Villa move
According to a report from L’Équipe journalist Loïc Tanzi, Zion Suzuki’s (23) proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain collapsed due to the...
Aston Villa make progress in Zion Suzuki pursuit as talks advance
Aston Villa are making significant progress in their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after Paris Saint-Germain's proposed move for the...
Done Deal – Aston Villa Closing in on Parma Goalkeeper
Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing a €35m deal to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the...
The deal is done: Paris Saint-Germain's target flies to the Premier League
England's Aston Villa have snatched the signing of Japan's Zion Suzuki, the goalkeeper of Italy's Parma, after reaching a final agreement with the...
Star Set For Afternoon Flight To Seal Aston Villa Move, Plane Identified
Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is set to fly into England this afternoon as he moves closer to joining Aston Villa.
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The deal is done: Paris Saint-Germain target flies to the Premier League
England's Aston Villa have snatched up the signing of Japan's Zion Suzuki, the goalkeeper of Italy's Parma, after reaching a final agreement with...
Villa agree deal to sign goalkeeper Suzuki as Juve make Martinez bid
Aston Villa have agreed a £29.9m (€35m) deal with Parma to sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to Sky in Italy.
Done deal: Aston Villa strike agreement with Parma for Japan international Suzuki
Multiple outlets in Italy and the UK are reporting that Aston Villa have wrapped up...
Aston Villa strike five-year Zion Suzuki agreement and hijack PSG transfer as package revealed
Aston Villa have swiped Parma's Zion Suzuki from under Paris Saint-Germain's nose, as the details of the Japanese goalkeeper's transfer have been...
Aston Villa move for Zion Suzuki amid Martinez uncertainty
Until recently, Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki seemed very likely to leave Parma for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but the Ligue 1...
Aston Villa in talks to sign Zion Suzuki after PSG move collapses
Aston Villa are in negotiations with Parma over a move for Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after his proposed transfer to Paris Saint-Germain fell...
End of an era? South Korea's sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise
After glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, the new season could be Korean-free for first time since 2005
Behind the scenes of the failed deal: Paris Saint-Germain accuse Suzuki's agents of blackmail
France's Paris Saint-Germain have decided to close the file on signing Japan's Zion Suzuki, the goalkeeper of Italy's Parma, after the deal had...
Celtic demand 'seven-figure' Reo Hatate fee
Celtic will demand a significant seven-figure fee if they are to part with Reo Hatate this summer.This comes amid reports that Greek side...
A two-way deal: Juventus awaits a gift from Paris Saint-Germain's shock
According to the same source, Martinez's situation is linked to the possibility of Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (Parma) moving to Aston Villa,...
Aston Villa lead race to sign £30m Zion Suzuki after PSG cancel transfer
Zion Suzuki’s move to PSG is off (Getty)
Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki after his transfer to Paris...
Stunning surprise in Paris: a "done" deal collapses at the last moment
The transfer deal to bring Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed unexpectedly, after negotiations had reached very...
Transfer news – Suzuki’s move to PSG collapses at the last minute!
Zion Suzuki, the 23-year-old Japan and Parma goalkeeper (turning 24 on August 21; under contract...
Paris Saint-Germain suddenly pull the plug on incoming transfer that had seemed certain
The transfer of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki to Paris Saint-Germain has collapsed, Fabrice Hawkins among others reports. The transfer journalist...
Greek Giants Target Reo Hatate
The Daily Record reports that Panathinaikos are showing strong interest in Reo Hatate this summer, with the Japanese midfielder expected to depart...
Juventus Moving On from Suzuki, Eye Tottenham Exile
Just as Juventus seemed ready to welcome in Zion Suzuki on loan from PSG, the contacts between the parties stopped. The Bianconeri are pivoting...
Why Kyogo Rejected Celtic Return
Kyogo Furuhashi has revealed why he turned down the chance to return to Celtic in January after Martin O'Neill tried to bring the striker back to...