Celtic’s hopes of signing Patrick Roberts ahead of their final Champions League qualifier are fading after the winger was included in Manchester City’s travelling party for a training camp in Catalonia.
Manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to re-sign the winger on loan following a successful 18-month spell in Glasgow.
Nice and Southampton have also been linked with loan bids for the former Fulham player.
Roberts has been a big success for the Scottish champions, scoring 17 goals in 60 appearances in all competitions.
Celtic can add one new player to their squad for Wednesday’s Champions League play-off first leg against Astana if the signing is registered before 11.