{
  "id": 1656823,
  "title": "Hatate rejects Celtic exit options - gossip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/hatate-rejects-celtic-exit-options-gossip",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T06:47:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hatate-rejects-celtic-exit-options-064728342.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has declined transfer approaches from Austria, Greece and the United States, according to Scottish newspaper reports. The Japanese international is looking to play in one of Europe's top five leagues. Celtic have also held discussions regarding a potential deal for Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth, though the 27-year-old Hungarian has rejected a new contract at Ewood Park. Meanwhile, Celtic are also aiming to sign Hibernian's Colton Swan on a season-long loan, with a buy option based on appearances.",
  "summary": "Celtic midfielder rejects transfer approaches as Rangers close in on deal for right-back from Premier League...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}