Liel Abada is not a transfer target for Sporting Lisbon, it has been reported.
There had been suggestions on Monday that the Portuguese side were considering a move for the Celtic winger.
Sporting look set to lose Marcus Edwards in the summer window with Abada reportedly considered a first-choice replacement according to Sky Sports.
However, outlet Record in Portugal have now claimed there is no interest in a transfer move for Abada.
While the interest in Abada from Portugal has been shut down, Sky Sports had also reported an interest in the Celtic player from Ajax.
It means Celtic could still be tested in the transfer market to keep hold of the youngster, 21, should Ajax make a concrete bid.
Abada played 47 times for Celtic last season scoring 13 times and providing nine assists at club level. It takes his total contributions at Celtic to 28 goals and 20 assist in 101 outings.
Further to his club-level experience, Abada has played ten times for his country, netting on one occasion.
Abada was signed for £3.5million from Maccabi Petah Tikva in 2021.
Meanwhile, John Kennedy revealed the main difference between Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers as Celtic manager.
He explained: “Brendan is a different character altogether in the way he likes to be more involved in being around people a bit more socially.
“That’s how he gets the best out of people’s minds, but Ange was different in how he drew the best out of people.
“It’s two different styles, both very successful and good at what they do. For the players, it’s a change and they will have to prove themselves again and hopefully, that will be a huge stimulus to really kick on in pre-season.
