Celtic weigh move for World Cup defender Sugawara
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Celtic are reportedly interested in World Cup right-back Yukinari Sugawara, though a hurdle remains over a deal. Elsewhere, Celtic-linked World Cup midfielder Ermin Mahmić has joined FK Corum, while Dean Huijsen has responded to a Spain World Cup snub by starting every match under José Mourinho at Real Madrid.
World Cup midfielder Ermin Mahmić, who scored twice for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026, joins FK Corum on a 3+1-year deal after Celtic interest came to nothing.
After missing Spain’s World Cup squad, Dean Huijsen has started every match under José Mourinho, who praised his duels, passing and rapid improvement at Real Madrid.
Celtic are reportedly keen on World Cup right-back Yukinari Sugawara, but face a hurdle in landing him for a key defensive role.
