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Mizuno is seen as one of Japan's brightest stars

Celtic are looking to further strengthen their squad with the signing of Japanese midfielder Koki Mizuno.

The SPL club applied in December for a work permit for the 22-year-old J-League star and should find out within 48 hours if it has been granted.

Mizuno is out of contract with his club JEF United and is seen as one of the brightest prospects in Japan. ... Read more »

Nicholson has scored six goals for Aberdeen this season

Aberdeen midfielder Barry Nicholson claims it is with reluctance that he will be leaving Pittodrie.

The 29-year-old is free to negotiate with other clubs, having rejected the offer of a contract extension.

"If there is no further room for negotiation, I'm going to have to look elsewhere," Nicholson told BBC Sport. ... Read more »

Boruc had been linked with moves to Arsenal and AC Milan

Poland goalkeeper Artur Boruc has ended speculation about his future by signing a contract extension that commits him to Celtic until 2011.

The 27-year-old, who joined Celtic in 2005, was this weekend linked with moves to both Arsenal and AC Milan.

But he told arturboruc.com: "I am very grateful to the Celtic management for putting their tr ... Read more »

Corrigan delayed the announcement of his move

Kilmarnock have signed Martyn Corrigan after his contract with Motherwell was terminated by mutual consent.

The 30-year-old agreed to join Killie more than a week ago but delayed his move after the sudden death of Well captain Phil O'Donnell last weekend.

"It's been a really difficult decision to make, especially in light ... Read more »

Full-back Hinkel moved to Sevilla in the summer of 2006

Celtic have completed the signing of Andreas Hinkel from the Spanish side Sevilla for a fee of around £1.9m.

The 25-year-old German right-back has signed a contract which ties him to the Scottish champions until 2011.

"I am delighted to sign for Celtic Football Club and am really looking forward to joining up with my new team-mat ... Read more »

Hutton has been in superb form for Rangers this season

Rangers and Scotland full-back Alan Hutton's decision to turn down a move to Tottenham has "delighted" his club manager Walter Smith.

The Scottish club accepted a bid of about £8m from the Premier League club for the 23-year-old but he decided to reject the move on Thursday evening.

"We received a bid that was reluctantly accepted, but the player h ... Read more »