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Manchester United target Moussa Dembele will go to the very top, says Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

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.

Celtic star Moussa Dembele will break the Scottish transfer record, Brendan Rodgers believes
Celtic star Moussa Dembele will break the Scottish transfer record, Brendan Rodgers believes

The only outstanding questions surrounding his departure are: When?