Celtic kickstart recruitment planning as January transfer masterplan takes shape with Jung Ho-Yeon 'interest'

Celtic are reportedly keen on landing Gwangju FC's Jung Ho-Yeon in January as the Scottish champions revisit the Korean market.

Brendan Rodgers has made an instant impact since returning to the Scottish Premiership and the Hoops appear ready to ramp up their recruitment strategy once again to extend their advantage at the top of the table - with Celtic already holding a seven-point lead over closest challengers Rangers. The K-League market has proven successful the club in recent transfer windows with Yang Hyun-jun impressing after joining the summer from Gangwon, while Hyeongyu Oh joined from the Suwon Bluewings in January. Kwon Hyeok-Kyu also joined from Busan IPark but has yet to make his debut for his new club following his summer arrival.

Korean outlet FOOTBALLiST claim that the Parkhead scouts have shown an "interest" in the 23-year-old defensive-minded midfielder as they return to a familiar market. Jung was recently granted military exemption after helping South Korea claim gold at the Asian Games and it is claimed he "would be open to a move to Europe."

He played a key role in helping Gwangju claim the K-League2 title last term to seal promotion. The midfielder anchor has played a key part this term helping the newly-promoted side to third in the table.

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