Celtic: Moussa Dembele in talks over future as striker misses training
Dembele has scored three goals in six games for Celtic this season
Celtic striker Moussa Dembele missed training on Wednesday as manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed there is "big interest" in the player from one club.
Dembele was at Celtic Park with his representatives to discuss his future with chairman Peter Lawwell.
French clubs Marseille and Lyon are reportedly interested in Dembele, 22.
"There's a lot going on with Moussa at the moment," said Rodgers before Thursday's Europa League play-off second leg against Lithuania's Suduva.
"There is speculation around him. Moussa is not a player we want to lose. He's a phenomenal talent. He's not going to be here forever.
"Like a lot of the European boys, they develop at a great club and look to move on.
"We don't want to lose a top-class player without having a replacement. There hasn't been an official bid as far as I am aware but interest.
"It's the 'what-if?' scenario. You always have to be prepared for that. That's natural. It's not an ideal situation, with a few days to go."
Scotland's transfer window closes on Friday, 31 August.
Rodgers, whose team are level at 1-1 after last week's first leg, would not say if Lyon were the club to which he was referring.
He said Dembele was "available" for Thursday's game, but planned to speak to the player later on Wednesday.
Rodgers did confirm his other French striker, Odsonne Edouard, was back in training after recovering from a knock.
"He's looking very good," the manager added. "He's been a miss for us. He's a big talent and it's great to have him back."
Source: bbc.com
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