DEAL DONE- Respected source claims Celtic solve problem position

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.