6 emerging Celtic headlines as in-demand star rips up Conference League and Wanyama embraces Sir Rod in classy moment

It's been quite the week for Celtic as they bid to tick off one last objective at Rugby Park ahead of the international break.

Brendan Rodgers' men have booked their spot in the Premier Sports Cup Final in a statement 6-0 win over Aberdeen - who sit neck and neck and unbeaten in the league alongside them in top spot - while they also put themselves in a brilliant position to qualify for the Champions League knockout rounds by dumping RB Leipzig - and making everyone across Europe stand up and take notice.

Speaking on Europe, a Celtic striker currently away from the club has also been earing rave reviews and has been netting for his current side on a regular basis. Unsurprisingly, they want to keep him longer but that is a decision for Rodgers and Co to make. But closer to home Victor Wanyama was back at Parkhead during the week and he picked up a brilliant reception from the home support. He made his feeling clear on how it made him feel while he also bumped into super fan Rod Stewart.

Elsewhere, Rodgers has also confirmed the latest fitness news on star duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trustywhile he's also discussed rumours over Barcelona wanting Alex Valle back early from his season-long loan and the latest contract situation surrounding key full-back duo Greg Taylor and Alistair Johnston. Here are six emerging Celtic headlines..

Speaking on Clyde 1 Superscoreboard, he said: "Judging him against other right-backs, I think he is right up there with the best that I have seen in a long time at Celtic. I like [Mikael] Lustig - who saw me out the door - and I really liked [Josip] Juranovic but I think this guy is better than both of them.

He told RTE: "Look, we have a brilliant relationship with Celtic at all