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Taylor has started all five matches for Celtic this season and made 46 appearances in the previous campaign A new contract for Greg Taylor is "a real priority" for Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. The 26-year-old left-back is in the final year of his current deal, having joined the Scottish champions from Kilmarnock in 2019. "He’s a fantastic player for us, " said Rodgers. "How he makes that position work, how we want it to look, he's first class. "He knows we really want him to stay and hopefully between his representatives and the club we can organise that because he is a player that I really rate. "I really like everything about Greg. I love his personality, I love his spirit, I love how he plays the game of course. " Visit our Celtic page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Celtic news notifications in the BBC Sport app Taylor has played for all bar 15 minutes as Celtic have opened the season with five successive victories and he is fit to face Hearts on Saturday after withdrawing from the latest Scotland squad. Barcelona left-back Alex Valle, 20, joined on loan before the close of the transfer window but has yet to feature. "He plays the game like a midfield player coming from that outside position in, so he really makes it difficult for the opposition, " added Rodgers on Taylor. "Technically strong. For what you'd say small in stature he competes in his duels, he wins headers. "I really hope that we can tie him down. In this period now he would be a real priority for us to try and get something sorted. " Solheim Cup: Fourballs begin as Europe seek to erode USA’s lead on day one WSL deadline day latest and Premier League news conferences recap Great Britain face Argentina in Davis Cup - text updates The hit Australian comedy is back! Watch the brand new series on BBC i Player Why do people do bad things? Dr Julia Shaw and Amber Haque delve into true crime stories to investigate Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie star in a tense thriller A stylish thriller with an all-star cast including Academy Award winner, Olivia Colman Review the week's biggest PR disasters and successes Go inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors with David Yelland and Simon Lewis What now for Clarke as Scotland's ongoing deterioration continues? 'Time for Scotland rebuild? Or can this team reach World Cup? ' Do Scotland's problems lie away from the national team? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team Mc Gregor's heir & historic trilogy - inside UFC's $20m Sphere 'You're picking a Spurs player, not even for his ability? !' Video'You're picking a Spurs player, not even for his ability? !' Impressing Lara & golf with Sobers - England new boy Bethell 'It was like a non-league team asking Man Utd for a match' 'Sport's trial of the century to begin': Premier League v Man City on 115 charges Farmers and students star in China's viral new football league This derby is bigger for Arsenal than Tottenham – Fabregas. Video This derby is bigger for Arsenal than Tottenham – Fabregas Haas drive 'a step towards' dream F1 world championship - Bearman. Video Haas drive 'a step towards' dream F1 world championship - Bearman How 'Slotball' varies from Klopp's rock 'n' roll Going strong at 37 - the FA Cup record breaker who faced Man Utd in final Time to talk about Bruno - FPL tips & team of the week How Palace can build on 'most successful' transfer window The slow death of the screamer Chelsea ownership rift exposed and explained 'Europe must keep Solheim momentum rolling' 'Call me! ' - the bosses who could revive your team 'Carsley has put his stamp on England - job feels like his to lose' Will 'genius' Newey turn Aston Martin into winners? 'The cash came up to my torso' - tales of a match-fixer The rise of padel and why it's so popular © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.