Spanish prospect Kike Salas rejected the chance to sign for Celtic according to Sevilla's sporting director. Brendan Rodgers had a hectic finish to the transfer window with Luis Palma and Paulo Bernardo boosting their options in midfield and attack while Nat Phillips was drafted in on an initial six-month loan from Liverpool to bolster the defence.
But prior to a move for the English centre-back, Sevilla sporting director Victor Orta now claims Salas was an option. He says the La Liga giants and Europa League champions were prepared to allow 21-year-old prospect Salas to go to Glasgow on loan, but he opted to stay.
Salas made his La Liga debut last year and was rewarded with a new contract until 2026 before being sent on loan to second tier side Tenerife last season.
And Orta has stated the player turned down the chance of a move to Glasgow. He said: "We have many young players who will be very good, but we have to be patient about their development.