AND THOSE WHO COULD ATTRACT INTEREST FROM ELSEWHERE

Stefan Johansen’s form tailed off dramatically this season after being named as Player of the Year during the previous campaign. The Norwegian midfielder has so far not agreed an extended stay as he approaches the final 12 months of his current contract, with Bundesliga clubs monitoring his situation. Rodgers will have to weigh up his value to the squad, while potentially also fielding calls about Nir Bitton. The Israeli’s agent has been quoted about interest in his client during recent months, despite the fact he signed a five-year contract last November. Others will simply be deemed surplus to requirements to free up space and money. Emilio Izaguirre, for example, is expected to join MLS side Toronto FC having lost his place to Kieran Tierney. The teenage left-back is Celtic’s new prized asset, attracting the attention of Arsenal and Manchester City. Rodgers, though, will undoubtedly wish to hang on to one of Scottish football’s rising stars.