Celtic transfer update on Lagerbielke, Ideguchi and Jung as Reo Hatate vows to 'improve reputation'

It has been a quiet start to the January transfer window for Brendan Rodgers - and Celtic fans are desperate to see more new faces arrive.

The Celtic boss hasn't been shy this season in talking up the need for additional quality to arrive in Glasgow's east end as they look to strengthen their grip on the Scottish Premiership title - after going into the winter break eight points clear of Rangers. Philippe Clement looks set to add to the addition of Fabio Silva this month and Rodgers will look to bring in new faces to Celtic Park with the title race set to go all the way with their rivals having two games in hand.

However, there will also be a requirement to clear out some of the fringe stars with Rodgers admitting that the squad was too big this season. That has thrown the future of a number of forgotten men into doubt with the midway point in the January sales fast approaching.

But what is the latest from Celtic Park? Record Sport takes a look.

Serie A side Lecce are reportedly “concerned” they will struggle to meet Celtic’s financial demands for defender Gustaf Lagerbielke. The 23-year-old has barely featured since September but did net the winner against Feyenoord off the bench to end the side's 10-year wait for a home Champions League win. However, he looks to be well down the Parkhead pecking order after his £3million summer arrival from Elfsborg.

The Sweden international could earn salvation in Italy on loan. But according to Corriere dello Sport, there are concerns about reaching an agreement with the Scottish Premiership leaders.

Brendan Rodgers had been expected to clearing the decks at Celtic, and Yosuke Ideguchi has followed Nat Phillips out the exit door. He has joined J League champions Vissel Kobe, the