Brendan Rodgers provides Celtic transfer update as honest boss admits telling players where they stand

Brendan insists there will be a natural shaping of his Celtic squad before the close of the transfer window.

The Parkhead boss is assessing and having regular discussions with individuals. Rodgers has players fighting for game-time and revealed: “There will be a natural feel to the squad in the next number of weeks. Most of the players are clear on where they stand, there’s still a bit of time in the window.

“I like to be open with them about where they’re at, so that if they do decide to stay, they understand the conditions they’re working in. There are some players, and it happens at every club, who haven’t quite pushed on, but then all of a sudden something happens and the world changes for them.

“If someone doesn’t fit into what I’m doing, or not into the program, they’ll have the opportunity to leave. If they decide to stay, they will be respected. Their game time might be limited, but they won’t be wandering.

“I’ve had open conversations with a number of guys already, so they know where they fit, they know that they’re a part of the squad. If they want more game-time they may have to look elsewhere. There were some young players brought in at the beginning of the window based around the possibility that players might leave. Even if they don’t, they still have potential to grow. We don’t need them ready now, but, hopefully, they can grow over the next couple of seasons.”

Rodgers is in the market for more signings with Jota the biggest-name summer exit after his switch to Saudi Arabia. The Celtic boss stated there’s no other key men seeking departures at this stage before adding: “I don’t think it’s a great secret in terms of the model here and where it’s at. Economically, it can be very tough for a club like ours to