Brendan Rodgers says Alex Valle is still very much a Celtic player despite reports that his loan could be terminated.
The left-back joined the Parkhead side from Barcelona in the summer, but he has been heavily linked with a switch to Serie A side Como.
Any move to Italy would mean Valle's temporary spell in Glasgow's east end would be cut short, although boss Rodgers has cleared up any speculation: "He's still very much a player here," he said.
"There's absolutely no way that would happen [move to Como and resultant loan termination].
"He's in no rush to leave, however, if something was to change on that front, where he might not be getting the game time, I have to be honest and open with him."
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Reports of a potential departure for the 20-year-old have, in turn, fuelled speculation about Kieran Tierney's return to Celtic.
The Scotland international has been heavily linked back to his boyhood club. Such suggestions, along with the uncertainty over Greg Taylor's contract, mean the long-term left-back situation at Celtic is up in the air.
