Brendan Rodgers in teasing Celtic transfer update as Jota exit gets boss looking for attacking reinforcement

Brendan Rodgers has admitted that there are no further Celtic contract extensions in the works after a flurry of long-term Parkhead commitments - as he looks to bolster the champions' attacking options.

There's been a wave goodbye made at the Premiership champions recently with Jota heading to Saudi Arabia and big-spending Al-Ittihad, but attentions closer to home have focused on getting key stars long-term. Callum McGregor, Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda have all pledged their futures to the Parkhead cause under Rodgers, following on from a Treble last season under Ange Postecoglou.

Addressing the media as his side undergo pre-season training in Portugal, the Irishman says there won't be anymore men signing on the dotted line imminently. Rodgers said: "Nothing pending at the moment. People talk about players coming in but I think it is important that you keep your best players where you can. Callum is a fantastic boost for the squad. Daizen and Kyogo have been outstanding players for the club.

"So to tie them down is great business by the club. For Callum to extend his time for another five years is absolutely brilliant.

"He is such a pivotal player now and the real heartbeat of the team, but also how he leads the team is superb. So I am really happy and if we can add some more strength over the coming weeks, it will put us in a great place to take on the challenges we'll face."

Jota's departure will also see Celtic target players in the forward areas. He added: "The modern game, for a lot of players, it’s also a business for them. Careers are short and (Jota’s) been given an opportunity to go and look after himself and his family, so we have to respect that. So he’s gone and of course we have so many talented players