J-LEAGUE ace Yosuke Ideguchi is reportedly set for a Celtic medical this month.

The Gamba Osaka midfielder, 25, has been linked with a move to Parkhead as Ange Postecoglou eyes a triple swoop in Japan.

Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate are also linked with switches to Celtic, but reports suggest Ideguchi is closest to being finalised.

Sponichi Annex report a deal has been agreed for Ideguchi to move to Celtic for a fee of over €1million.

The outlet also claim Ideguchi is preparing for a medical before the end of the year.

However, there could still be a stumbling block in his work permit with Sponichi Annex claiming visa examination issues have yet to completed.

Japan Times journalist Dan Orlowitz told Sky Sports News that Ideguchiwould be more of a project signing for Celtic.

The J-League expert questioned whether the midfielder would make it into the Celtic first-team but insisted he could be a low risk high reward signing.

He said: "I don't know, Ange clearly sees something in him.

"Maybe he saw the amazing goal Ideguchi scored against Australia in the final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

"But is he a player that can break into the Celtic first team right now? I don't know.

"Is he a player who can even qualify for a work permit in Scotland? That's a very open question right now.

"We don't know if he has the caps or would be able to get an exception.

"If Celtic see him as a project, low risk high reward, if he joins and settles in well he has a lot of upside.

"And I think Celtic are looking at players with a lot of upside who they can invest a little on and get a lot out from."