The Japanese midfielder has been in talks with the club over fresh terms at Parkhead.

And it’s claimed an agreement is close with Hatate’s representatives to receive official confirmation of a new contract offer in the coming days.

The Daily Mail reports that talks over a new deal began two weeks ago and discussions have been “positive” with an agreement close.

Hatate is currently under contract at Celtic until 2026 but could now extend his stay in Glasgow.

The  25-year-old had reportedly halted talks during the summer transfer window after becoming unsettled amid transfer interest.

However, he could now be in line to follow Kyogo Furuhashi,, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda, Callum McGregor and Anthony Ralston in committing his future to the club.

And the report goes on to state that Celtic are keen on agreeing new terms with Matt O’Riley.

Meanwhile, new Inverness Caledonian Thistle manager Duncan Ferguson has stated that he has spoken with Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers about loaning out some players.

On a three-year contract, the former Everton striker has been appointed manager of the Scottish Championship team.

And he is hopeful that the Hoops can assist him in bolstering his team as the 51-year-old attempts to lift the Highlanders off the bottom of the table.

Ferguson told STV: “Yes, we can get players out of the Scottish Premiership, can’t we, and we can get some boys who are out of contract.”

“I’ve already contacted one or two of the Scottish managers.” I said something.

Brendan [Rodgers] this morning, so perhaps he will assist me.

“So we look and see if we can identify some players and we will take it from there.”