Celtic striker Moussa Dembele has reportedly been interesting Manchester United.
Glasgow Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, which was broadcast on TalkSPORT on 17th November, that he believes Moussa Dembele will stay at Parkhead for the time being.
Rodgers admits that in the long-term Celtic will struggle to keep hold of a player of Dembele’s quality – and he has accepted that.
However, even though Manchester United are interested in the striker, according to the Daily Mail, Rodgers insists that the 20-year-old is not actively looking to leave his side already.
“I think if we are realistic, part of my job here was accepting that if we have top talents they may be here for a couple of years and move on,” he said. “But he’s only just come in and he loves it here. He is really enjoying it here. Further down the line it may happen.”
Dembele’s form since signing for Celtic has been nothing short of sensational.
The youngster has found the back of the net 16 times already, and he has scored against the likes of Manchester City and Borussia Moenchengladbach to prove his quality on the biggest stage.
Celtic are likely to have to fend off interest in January, but they are set to make a huge profit on a player they signed for a nominal fee from Fulham only six months ago when they do eventually decide to sell.
Dembele will be in action for Celtic again at the weekend, when Rodgers’ side take on Kilmarnock.
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