Andy Halliday has defended Kyogo Furuhashi, after it was suggested the departed Celtic striker wasn't good enough.

Kyogo Furuhashi is reportedly set to leave Celtic in a £10million transfer. The news comes less than 12 hours after he helped the Scottish giants qualify for the Champions League play-off round.

from the club’s point of view we must bring in a striker that’s capable of banging goals in week in week out.. forwards win you games.. have enjoyed watching Kyogo.. wish him well.” ...

For Kyogo's first effort, he was adjudged to be offside. And for the third both he and Daizen Maeda were caught out ahead of the play. But the second goal looked like it was sure to stand - until ...

Image: Kyogo Furuhashi (right) is set to leave Celtic for Rennes, with Jota moving the other way in a return to Glasgow Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed deals involving Kyogo Furuhashi ...

Kyogo Furuhashi’s Rennes debut ended in underwhelming fashion as the Japanese striker was replaced early during a 1-0 win ...