Brendan Rodgers believes Nicolas Kuhn's lucrative transfer to Como represents excellent business for all parties involved.

The Celtic boss also thinks securing an early deal provides the perfect chance to wrap up additional signings swiftly during the summer window.

Rodgers has confirmed that Kuhn is on the brink of finalising his move to the Serie A side for a fee believed to be in the region of £17 million.

The 25 year old has been tempted by the interest shown, and with the right offer on the table, Celtic have sanctioned his departure.

Rodgers endorses both the transfer and its timing, stating: "We've virtually agreed between the club and Como, so it looks at this point that he'll be on his way, but we just have to wait for confirmation."

"I think it's very clear, the model of Celtic. He's come in and in the 18 months he's done absolutely fantastic for us. He was aware of interest towards the end of last season and that sort of followed through.

"Other teams have joined in that interest over the summer and that's why a lot of the young players come. It's a wonderful, brilliant club to come to develop and improve.

"And you can see within a short period of time, 18 months, he's now getting the move that he wants.

"He's done brilliant for us in the 18 months and, if he does end up going and signing at Como, then it's great business all round."

Rodgers is immediately seeking fresh recruits, with the early agreement proving crucial as he added: "Yes, it's exactly that. I think it really helps us.

"The earlier, the better, really. Because if a player wants to go then I don't see the point in them hanging about.

"Really, if you can get the deal done and you get the valuation, what you think is right, then do it, move on and look to get the replacements in.

"I think we'll always look to improve the squad. There's money there to bring players in. It's just that we're getting the right ones. I'm really excited by this season."

Celtic stand to make a substantial profit having secured the winger for £3 million, with Rodgers explaining: "Yeah, and I think that is a part of our script here. Of course, we want to succeed, but a lot of these players come in with the notion that they can develop and improve.

"They're at a brilliant club, but they get the opportunity to go on and earn three or four times more in salary and that's something that will always be a challenge for the likes of ourselves."

As Kuhn prepares for his departure, Celtic have welcomed Hayato Inamura on a four-year deal following the Japanese defender's exit from Albirex Niigata.

The 23 year old joins fellow countrymen Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate and has claimed the No. 25 jersey previously donned by Parkhead legend Shunsuke Nakamura.

He revealed: "He was one of my favourite players. The reason why I chose 25 is because out of the options I was given, that one really stood out to me.

"I used to imitate his kicking style when I was a kid. Many Japanese players have had success at this club. Across the world, this is a massive club and is really well known.

"I am truly excited to be joining Celtic. It's a huge opportunity for me. So far, even the current Japanese players have been performing at a high level."

Rodgers expressed his pleasure in signing the Asian talent but noted he's not ready for the first team, stating: "No, he won't be. He's, again, a part of the investment of the club.

"To bring a player in, we'll assess and see where he's at as a young player. And then it's whether he stays with the squad or whether he has to go out on loan."

Rodgers also confirmed that Polish defender Maik Nawrocki is heading to German side Hannover, with talks of a loan deal in progress.

He remarked: "He's had a couple of years where he hasn't quite got the games that he would have liked. So it's important that he goes out and plays."