Gladbach close in on Slavia Prague's Hashioka to cover injured Konoplya
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Borussia Mönchengladbach look increasingly likely to sign another Japanese player, according to Sky Germany.
The Rhineland club has reportedly reached a complete agreement with Slavia Prague for the transfer of Daiki Hashioka.
A twelve-time Japanese international, Hashioka is initially expected to join Borussia Mönchengladbach on a one-year loan.
The Foals appear to have secured an option to buy him permanently, with his medical examination is scheduled for today, Thursday.
Hashioka's signing appears to be a reaction to the weeks-long absence of new right-back Yukhym Konoplya.
The Ukrainian, who joined on a free transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk in July, suffered a torn medial collateral ligament last week.
Konoplya will likely miss the start of the Bundesliga season against RB Leipzig given the severity of the injury.
Update (15:47 CET): Sky Germany understands that the option for Gladbach to buy Hashioka after the loan stands at €1-2million.
