​Reo Hatate heading for Celtic exit after Sunday updateCeltic midfielder Reo Hatate looks set to exit Paradise in the coming days.The Japanese International submitted a transfer request at the end of last season and was expected to depart after four-and-a-half trophy laden years in Glasgow’s East End.Now, Stephen McGowan writes in The Herald that the midfielder will get his wish to exit the Scottish Champions in the coming days after providing an update that Celtic were interested in Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny.“Expected to wrap up a deal with PSV to sign 19-year-old midfielder Joel van den Berg as a replacement for Arne Engels Reo Hatate should also leave before this week’s deadline, creating a peg for another midfielder.”The 28-year-old has made 191 appearances for Celtic, scoring 33 goals and assisting on 31 occasions. Hatate arrived as part of the initial Japanese quartet signed by Ange Postecoglou and scored a stunning goal against Tynecastle at Hearts before that memorable night under the lights against Rangers.1st March 2026; Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Premiership Football, Rangers versus Celtic; Reo Hatate of Celtic shoots and misses from the penalty spot and then scores a rebound in the 91st minute to make it 2-2Having played under Ange and Brendan, it looked like Hatate wanted a move to pastures new. Despite this, he has remained at the club and was involved in the UEFA Champions League defeat to LASK in Linz last week before missing out Saturday’s win over Falkirk.Yesterday, Celtic boss Martin O’Neill hinted that a departure could be on the cards after being asked if Hatate’s absence meant a move was in the works.“Well, it’s a good point, but Reo wasn’t fit to play. He wasn’t fit. He strained himself in training and ruled himself out of contention.”Earlier, O’Neill had confirmed that there had been offers for the Japanese midfielder but that the player was holding out for a top five league.