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There is speculation around the futures of Greg Taylor, Kieran Tierney and Alex Valle Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Alex Valle "is still very much a player here" - despite reports suggesting the left-back could return to parent club Barcelona - but admits there are "lots of moving parts" during the January transfer window. The Scottish champions have held talks to re-sign their former defender, Kieran Tierney, on a pre-contract agreement with the 27-year-old Scotland international destined to be freed by Arsenal this summer. It has led to speculation that Tierney could see out the rest of his current deal on loan at Celtic Park and further reduce 20-year-old Valle's playing time given the Spaniard is second choice behind Scotland cap Greg Taylor, 27. "Alex is still very much a player here, " Rodgers said as his Scottish Cup holders prepared for Saturday's fourth-round visit by Kilmarnock. "Lots of rumours around lots of players and lots of moving parts, but at this very moment, Alex is here and getting ready for the game. " Potential Scottish Cup upsets, a city derby & big TV days out Listen: Scottish Cup weekend preview Taylor's future is also in the balance as he too is out of contract this summer, while reports in Spain have claimed that Serie A club Como are interested in taking Valle on loan should his time in Glasgow be cut short this month. "He's loved his time here, " Rodgers said of Valle. "He's become a Champions League player coming to Celtic and he's in no rush to leave. "However, if something was to change on that front, where he may not be getting the game time, then I have to be open and honest with him to let him understand this, but he knows absolutely the picture here. " Champions League squads cannot be changed until the league stage ends as Celtic prepare to face Young Boys on Wednesday and Aston Villa on 29 January - five days before the window closes on 3 February. "Obviously, the window is open for a little bit longer than the end of January, " Rodgers said. "So that always gives time. " The Celtic manager stressed "there's absolutely no way" he would leave himself short of options at left-back and remains "fairly confident" he will add to his squad. Rodgers added that he thought the extension of European league stage games beyond Christmas had resulted in a general slowness in the transfer market at the top level and stressed "you just have to be patient". Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app 'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer? Why Arsenal look like a Mourinho team - but must change to win like one Draper to play Alcaraz after another five-set epic Does protein powder actually work? Greg Foot investigates how much protein we need, and if protein powder can help us hit fitness targets The story of Bob Dylan directed by Martin Scorsese From a rock 'n' roll-loving kid to his arrival as a major force in the world of folk music Sara Pascoe's advice to her younger self Drinking on stage, declaring bankruptcy and Sara's continuing passion for performing stand up How did Jack the Ripper fuel true crime obsessions? Lucy Worsley investigates how these shocking killings created a world of entertainment based on murder BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team 'My record will go' - will Haaland overtake Shearer? What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek? Allen v Jackson - the NFL play-off 'everybody wanted' The Premier League 'needs' clubs like Brentford - Frank. Video The Premier League 'needs' clubs like Brentford - Frank 'You pay my bills' - Collins reacts to hecklers 'I feel a million dollars' - Lewis-Skelly lights up Arsenal Watch best of action as Rangers beat Aberdeen. Video Watch best of action as Rangers beat Aberdeen A clearer picture of Guardiola, his family life & the media 'The door is ajar for Arsenal - this must be their catalyst' How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs. Video How 'high-energy' Arsenal beat 'passive' Spurs Do Scotland dare to dream of Six Nations success? New Match of the Day presenters announced In pictures: The 22 best sport photos of the week © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.