On the developing issue of striker Moussa Dembele’s future, Celtic’s attitude remains one of realism.
No-one within the confines of Lennoxtown is driving the prodigiously-talented Frenchman to the airport any time soon. Nor is there any indication that either the youngster or his representative are angling for a move. Far from it, in fact.
But no individual with a reasonable grasp on reality is anticipating the 20-year-old racking up seven years of sterling service like Henrik Larsson, let alone following the lead of a one-club man like Paul McStay. Basic economics sees to that.
The only outstanding questions surrounding his departure are: When?