Ange Postecoglou delivered a festive response as he was quizzed over a possible transfer for Tomoki Iwata.

The Yokohama F. Marinos midfielder has been linked with a move to Parkhead in recent days with the January window just over a week away.

Iwata would add to Posteocoglou's midfield options and when quizzed on the J-League star he responded: "We’ll see what Santa brings."

Celtic have already added two new players to their squad ahead of the window opening in the shape of defenders Alistair Johnston and Yuki Kobayashi.

Meanwhile, Postecoglou hailed his side as they eased to victory over St Johnstone today.

He said: "Yeah, really pleased. Firstly, glad we're sending our supporters home happy to enjoy Christmas Day tomorrow with their families, hopefully everyone has a happy and safe one.

"But yeah really, really pleased with the lads. I thought were really good today. From the start controlled the game, we looked dangerous all the time. We scored four but could have had a few more with a bit of luck. Credit to the boys I thought it was a good performance.

"With Jimmy [James Forrest] and Daizen coming in and Aaron [Mooy]... I think it was important to freshen it up a little bit because it is such a quick turnaround. Coming off a long break, having three games within a short space of time was always going to test us.

"I guess the luxury for me is that I have quality players that I can bring in. I thought it was important we used them today and I thought they all really contributed."

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