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Transfer wrap: Shin Yamada on course for Celtic move after Kawasaki Frontale exit

Shin Yamada looks on after the match between Kawasaki Frontale and SC Sagamihara
Shin Yamada looks on after the match between Kawasaki Frontale and SC Sagamihara

Shin Yamada appears to be on his way to Celtic after Kawasaki Frontale announced his departure.

The J-League side revealed that the 25-year-old is leaving to join an overseas club, without naming the Scottish champions, who have been linked with the Japanese forward.

Yamada will say goodbye to Kawasaki Frontale fans after their cup match against SC Sagamihara on Wednesday.

A statement on the Japanese club's website read: "We would like to inform you that Shin Yamada will be leaving the team at the end of today's activity in order to complete the necessary procedures to enable him to transfer to a club overseas.

"We will notify you further regarding future plans as soon as they are officially decided.

"In addition, after the Emperor's Cup third-round match against SC Sagamihara, which is being held today, Shin Yamada will give a speech to the supporters."

Bournemouth have completed the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic on a deal until June 2030.

The 25-year-old has been at Stamford Bridge since joining from Major League Soccer side New England Revolution in 2023 and made 31 first-team appearances for the Blues.

Petrovic enjoyed a successful loan spell at Ligue 1 club Strasbourg last season and has now joined the Cherries for a reported £25 million (€28.9m), signing a five-year contract at the Vitality Stadium.

"I'm really happy to be here," the Serbia international said. "I came to Bournemouth because I want to grow and I want to play at the best level.

"Together with this club, with these facilities, I think we can achieve it. I want to help the team get the results, improve every day and be a better player."

Bournemouth had Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea last season. The Spain international has since joined Arsenal on a permanent basis, while Cherries back-up and Republic of Ireland international Mark Travers signed for Everton on Tuesday.

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