Yang Hyun-jun admits to Celtic transfer reality but he refuses to budge on his Parkhead desire

Celtic target Yang Hyun-jun has reluctantly conceded he may have to wait until the winter to seal his dream move to Parkhead.

And he's vowed to act professionally and not sulk if the move doesn't go through. Returning Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers wants to sign the 21-year-old winger, but his club Gangwon FC don't want to sell him now because they are embroiled in a relegation battle.

His club are second bottom of the K-League after just two wins in 19 league games and Gungwon view him as too important to sell. Yang has previously demanded a move immediately and accused the club of breaking their promises after an earlier move to MLS side Minnesota United collapsed last year. However, he appears to have accepted he may have to stay in South Korea until the next transfer window.

He said: "I will not change my mind about moving to Europe. But if I am blocked from making the move in this transfer market,I have to do my best for Gangwon FC and I will. I accept this and understand I will act professionally."

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