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Josh McCafferty

Brendan Rodgers sends clear Celtic transfer message ahead of summer window

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers sent an impactful transfer message with only two sentences on Saturday. 

Chris Sutton quizzed the Parkhead boss on whether he's looking to strengthen his side this summer, particularly with a crucial Champions League play-off on the horizon. 

Rodgers, without giving much away, made apparent his message: "At a big club, you can't stand still," he told Sky Sports


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"You always have to be prepared and think into the future as well as the present."

A key topic for discussion among Celtic supporters over the past few months has been the future of Greg Taylor

The left-back's contract is due to expire in a matter of weeks, and he is yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. 

Sutton asked Rodgers whether there is any news on the 27-year-old: "I'm sorry, Chris, there's not," he replied. 

"I wish there was."

Celtic now turn their attention to next weekend's Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen. 

Rodgers won his maiden treble with the club against the Pittodrie outfit: "The first time coming towards that first treble, you’d be so focused, then when the final whistle went against Aberdeen, I knew I was joining the ranks of some incredible managers who had gone before me," said the Celtic manager. 

"So I know the narrative around this one being the first manager to win three trebles. That will probably only sink in - if it happens - later on."

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