Shin Yamada refused to be drawn in on transfer speculation linking him with a move to Celtic.
The 25-year-old striker has been touted for a switch from the J-League to Celtic Park in a deal worth around £1.5m.
The Kawasaki Frontale star is on the radar of Brendan Rodgers this summer as he looks to add more firepower to Celtic's attack.
Yamada scored 19 goals in Japan's top-flight last season. He has 18 months left on his contract in Kawasaki.
Speaking after training yesterday, Yamada was asked about Celtic's interest/
Keeping his cards close to his chest, he replied: “Right now, I just want to do my best in the next game.”
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In Frontale's next league game, Yamada could go up against another played who could be Celtic Park-bound.
Celtic are chasing 23-year-old defender Hayato Inamura too.
It comes as the Parkhead club closes in on a deal to sign Benjamin Nygren before the players return for pre-season training in the coming days.
