It could be one in and one out at Parkhead as the Hoops plan ahead for the summer window
Tyrhys Dolan has been linked with Celtic and Rangers
Celtic could be forced to play the waiting game if they are to land Blackburn winger Tyrhys Dolan.
The talented attacker, 23, is reportedly on the radar of both Celts and Rangers as he enters the final few weeks of his Rovers contract.
Dolan – who started his career at Preston North End – has caught the eye with seven goals and six assists in the English Championship this season.
Ewood Park boss Valerien Ismael hasn’t given up hope of convincing the former England Under-20s starlet to pen an extension.
But Isamel knows with intense interest elsewhere, Dolan has much more lucrative options on the table as he weighs up his next move.
Asked if he expects Dolan to reflect on his future on holiday, Ismael said: “I think yes, that’s my feeling. Personally, I will do that. Personally, I will do that to take my time to assess the situation.
“Just to reflect on everything and to make the right decision. This is the most difficult one for the club, for sure. He will take his time, go on holiday and assess what he will do. It is his decision.
“As I say, he put himself in that position. It’s a good position for him, so we have to respect that. We have to be patient, we will try to keep him and fight for our players.
“He knows the environment he’s got, the love we give him. But at some point, it depends on the offer he has. Sometimes the offer dictates your decision.
“When you put yourself in a strong position in the transfer market and with your performances, you can get the rewards with a bigger offer, better opportunities. You have to accept this part of the game. We will see, it is about negotiations. He is an important player in the team and that’s what we can give him.”
Celtic star Greg Taylor(Image: Instagram)
Meanwhile Celtic fans fear that Greg Taylor has dropped a cryptic hint that he’s on his way out of Parkhead.
The Scotland left-back is out-of-contract in a couple of weeks and could bid an emotional farewell to the Hoops after six trophy-laden years in Glasgow’s east end.
Taylor has been a regular customer of Box Fresh Glasgow – footwear cleaning specialists – and the company shared a picture on Instagram with the caption: “Almost 7 years @gregtaylor12 has been coming to us with his trainers and we realised tonight we don’t have a single photo together.
“Managed to sort it when I’m only weeks away from finishing the @stayyoungfitness_ shred and in better nick than usual [laughing emoji].
“Greg is one of life’s good guys and a proper supporter of Box Fresh through the years. It’s always a pleasure to catch up.”
Taylor replied with a love heart and smiling face with a tear emoji as Hoops followers attempted to decode the message.
One wrote: “This better not be a cheerio post.” Another added: “Hopefully you sign another contract.”