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Brendan Rodgers comments on Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic’s future, amid Crystal Palace links

Brendan Rodgers, coach of Celtic speaks during a Celtic press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against Anderlecht at Lenn...
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Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic has been linked with Crystal Palace.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is seen during a training session at Lennoxtown on December 29, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told the Scotsman that he has received no offers for Jozo Simunovic.

The Daily Record claim that Simunovic is on Crystal Palace’s wishlist, with an £8 million offer discussed.

But Celtic boss Rodgers insists that he has not received any formal offers for the centre-back this month.

RSC Anderlecht's Lukasz Teodorczyk (R) fights for the ball with Celtic FC's Jozo Simunovic during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match Anderlecht vs Celtic at The Constant...

He said: “I don’t want to stand here and talk about players or waste my time trying to give you lines to put in the paper to look to sell players. There are no offers, there is nothing. That’s the same for every player.”

Simunovic’s future at Celtic has come into question, as Rodgers has made no secret of his desire to improve his defensive options.

Celtic have already brought in Marvin Compper this month, and more arrivals could follow in the future.

Jozo Simunovic of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Paris Saint-Germain and Celtic FC at Parc des Princes on November 22, 2017 in Paris, France.

If Celtic do bring in another centre-back then Simunovic’s may lose his place in Rodgers’ first-team, and that could encourage the Bhoys to sell.

Simunovic has made 19 appearances across all competitions for Celtic so far this season.

Rodgers’ side are next in action at the weekend, when they take on Brechin in the Scottish Cup.