Kwon Hyeok-kyu has reportedly agreed a long-term contract at Celtic.
The midfielder, 22, is set to make the switch to Parkhead this summer.
It's claimed Kwon and fellow target Yang Hyun-jun will join up with the Celtic squad in Japan this week after finalising transfer moves.
Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph claims Kwon has penned a "long-term deal at Celtic" with a transfer fee in the region of £850,000.
The journalist reported on Twitter: "Busan IPark midfielder Hyeok-kyu Kwon has agreed terms on a long-term deal with Celtic.
"It’s understood the fee is around £850,000.
"Celtic have landed in Japan today, where it’s expected Kwon and fellow countryman Hyun-jun Yang will join the squad after signing."
It comes after Busan IPark manager Park Jin-seop admitted Kwon is set to leave the club in the coming days.
He explained: "It's unfortunate, but the player's future comes first, and growth comes first."
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Kwon is thrilled at the prospect of his move to Celtic as he revealed his dream move comes after watching Ki Sung-Yeung in action at Parkhead.
He explained: "This is a dream come true for me.
"I used to watch Ki Sung-Yueng as a kid when he was at Celtic. He was an amazing player. As a child, I looked up to him and admired him.
"So it's a great feeling to go there too."
On the move to Europe, he added: "I know it won't be easy in Europe and I have heard it isn't simple living abroad either. But I am determined I will be a better player.
"I think I have grown as a defensive midfielder and I think Celtic must have liked what they saw when they watched me because I have done not too badly in that position."
Yang, meanwhile, is set to be announced by Celtic in the near future.
His club Gangwon announced his departure last week with a move to Celtic in the works.
A club social media post read: "Yang Hyun-jun to Celtic's transfer has been confirmed.
"Here is a greeting from player Hyun-jun Yang: After today's game everyone please stay with me until the end🧡"
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