O'Neill: Hatate still an asset if he stays

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill refuses to write off Reo Hatate despite interest from Panathinaikos.

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What happened. Martin O'Neill says Reo Hatate could still play a role at Celtic this season if he remains after the transfer window, despite interest from Panathinaikos.

• Hatate has been an unused substitute in all three competitive matches this term.
• Mika Baur's arrival has pushed Hatate further down the pecking order.
• O'Neill says tentative enquiries have not been beneficial to player or club.

“If he could recapture the form he showed two seasons ago he would still be an asset.”

— Martin O'Neill

Transfer window closes soon; Hatate's future at Celtic remains uncertain.

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