Interest from Rennes continues to linger for Kyogo, with their manager Jorge Sampaoli pushing for the 29-year-old. However, the board is reluctant to meet the £10m asking price set by Celtic. Pundit Billy Dodds commented on the situation, stating it would be 'strange' for Celtic to let Kyogo go, especially due to their current performance in the Champions League.

Rennes' coach Jorge Sampaoli had proposed the signing of Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic, but the club's director of sports, Frédéric Massara, dismissed the suggestion, indicating a preference for recruiting French or European players. The internal tension between Sampaoli and Massara highlights their differing strategies for the club's winter transfer window. As Rennes aims to strengthen its squad amidst struggles in the lower ranks of Ligue 1, Sampaoli's interest in Furuhashi contrasts with Massara's focus on players who are considered to adapt more swiftly to the league.