The Celtic forward was left out of the side against Partick Thistle in midweek.
Moussa Dembele’s Celtic future has become unclear over recent weeks and Hoops manager Brendan Rodgers is already planning for life without the Frenchman according to the Scottish Sun.
Dembele, who has scored 40 goals for the club since August 2016, was an unused substitute against Partick Thistle in the week and against Brechin City in the Scottish Cup, and speculation about his future has become the main talking point in recent Celtic matches.
The transfer window closes in just over a week and, with Dembele seemingly out in the cold, Celtic are left with just Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard as their only other striking options.
Rodgers will need to replace Dembele if he is sold and, with time running out, the Celtic boss will want to get a good replacement in quickly, because they need more than Griffiths and 20-year-old Edouard, especially with the Europa League restarting in February.
The former Liverpool boss has admitted Dembele’s current frame of mind is an issue after Celtic coach Chris Davies told the Daily Record the player wants to leave, and it is hard to see a way back for Dembele.
There is still a chance that the window could shut and the want-away star remains at Celtic Park, which would cause a few problems and naturally it could effect his performance levels.
Rodgers must put all the rumours to bed and try to bring players in ahead of the European campaign to ensure harmony remains on the green and white side of Glasgow.
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