Brendan Rodgers splashed out £15million to sign Harry Souttar for Leicester City and the Australia international could be available – just as the Celtic boss is set to be on the hunt for a central defender.
The Parkhead boss admitted he will have to bring in a replacement for Carl Starfelt with the Swede set for a move to Celta Vigo.
And it it comes at a time when Souttar faces an uncertain Foxes future with new King Power Stadium gaffer Enzo Maresca admitting the 24-year-old brother of Rangers and Scotland star John could be on his way out.
Souttar was an unused substitute in their opening day English Championship win against second tier new boys Coventry City and the Italian said on the eve of the game: “Harry’s a guy who since day one has been working very well.