In-demand Adam Idah was left out of the Norwich City squad as they kick off their pre-season campaign - but it may not pave an imminent return to Celtic amid rising speculation.
Brendan Rodgers has openly stated that he is keen to bring the Ireland international back to Celtic Park this summer after a successful loan spell in Glasgow's east end - which saw Idah return to Carrow Road with a Premiership and Scottish Cup winners medal in his pocket.
But new Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup has attempted to put the brakes on a permanent switch north of the border as he insists he wants to run the rule over Idah before making a decision on his future.
So, the move to leave the frontman out of the squad for the pre-season clash with Northampton raised eyebrows among Celtic fans and supporters of the English Championship side.