The respected Facebook account Fitbaw Gospel are reporting that Greg Taylor has agreed to a new three year Celtic contract.
A week ago it almost seemed that Taylor was on his way out, bringing hid one month old daughter onto the pitch for the match against Kilmarnock had the feel of a farewell gesture.
Playing the inverted full-back role to the max Taylor picked up the Man of the Match award with a sea change among many fans over his future.
Brendan Rodgers spoke warmly about the former Kilmarnock defender after that match and again on Friday when the issue of a new contract was brought up.
On Friday Fitbaw Gospel reported:
DEAL DONE! Greg Taylor has agreed terms on a new three year deal with Celtic FC
As we exclusively revealed earlier this week – the player’s representatives were back round the table with the Celtic board after a U-turn by both parties and a breakthrough has been made in negotiations
Both parties are now happy with the offer on the table and, with just a few minor details still to be ironed out, Taylor WILL remain at the Scottish champions to compete for a place with best mate Kieran Tierney next season.
Fitbaw Gospel has 70,000 Facebook followers covering all aspects of Scottish football.
Celtic face the dilemma of trying to lure a new signing to the club, probably involving a transfer fee, for the role of being understudy to a someone involved in the last four of the Champions League.
Even involving a significant pay rise a new contract for Taylor would probably be more economical but any decision will ultimately rest with the player.
Best all round for both parties I think.
I know Taylor is a whipping boy but some celtic fans always need a whipping boy.
I tend to support all our players even Anton Rogan.