Postecoglou must avoid disaster on "special" Celtic sensation, he's a massive "talent" - opinion

Ange Postecoglou could be heading for disaster on Celtic winger Karamoko Dembele.

According to a recent report by Football Scotland, with first-team opportunities looking to be limited for the 19-year-old forward, the England U18 international could be weighing up whether or not to sign a contract extension with the Bhoys – with the teenager’s current deal set to expire this summer.

The report goes on to state that the Celtic hierarchy will be desperate to keep the youngster at Parkhead beyond the end of the current campaign, however, with both James Forrest and Liel Abada looking to be ahead of Dembele in the club’s right-wing pecking order, the attacker could well be tempted to move onto pastures new.

Considering just how highly-rated Dembele is by both those at Lennoxtown and in the wider footballing world, with the 19-year-old having previously been named on the shortlist for the European Golden Boy award, it is undeniable that losing the services of the winger on a free transfer would be something of a disaster for Postecoglou and his side.

Indeed, the Greek-Australian manager appeared extremely excited at the prospect of working with the £225k-rated forward upon his arrival at Celtic Park last summer, stating of Dembele: “He is obviously a hugely talented boy. He has been here for a while and I guess he gets an opportunity now. I think the way we play will suit him.

“He was positive [against Charlton Athletic in pre-season], not just with the ball, he also worked hard without the ball. I thought he did well. I never worry too much about age, at either end of the spectrum. It is more about can they do what we want them to do.

“He has been in and around the first-team squad for a little while now. I think he wants to