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The latest on Luis Palma’s Celtic future as three suitors circle for his signature in January

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Luis Palma has found his opportunities at Celtic limited this season and could be a candidate to leave the club in January as Brendan Rodgers continues to shape his squad.

Overall, the Honduras international has played in just 212 minutes of competitive action spread across eight appearances this campaign.

Earlier this month, 67 Hail Hail exclusively revealed that MLS clubs Orlando City and Atlanta United are interested in Celtic outcast Luis Palma as a mid-season exit becomes the likeliest outcome for the 24-year-old.

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Additionally, Brendan Rodgers is prioritising attacking reinforcements at Celtic once the market opens for business.

Delving into that theme, Michel Ange-Balikwisha and Sondre Ørjasæter are Bhoys targets as the countdown to the window ticks down for supporters.

Now, further information has come to light regarding potential suitors willing to offer Palma some form of Parkhead exit route.

Celtic star Luis Palma reportedly approached by three clubs

According to La Prensa, Olympiacos have emerged as contenders to sign Palma and have ‘approached’ the Honduran over a potential move to Greece alongside two unnamed MLS clubs, lending credence to Stateside interest in the Celtic outcast.

The outlet claim that his hopes of winning back a place under Rodgers have diminished, so there won’t be too much surprise to see developments suggesting that he could move on in a matter of weeks.

Yesterday, Palma was an unused substitute against Motherwell in a dominant 4-0 victory for the Bhoys that extended their Scottish Premiership lead to 12 points.

Last weekend, the former Aris man made a 29-minute cameo appearance against Dundee United at Tannadice, his first league outing for the Bhoys since late October.

Luis Palma leaving Celtic is becoming a likely solution

With reports mounting surrounding Palma, the notion that he could leave the Bhoys in January or next summer is beginning to feel like an inevitability.

Ten goals and ten assists in 44 appearances is a decent return from the winger, but there is a clear divergence between his strengths and the way Rodgers wants the flanks to look within his tactical framework.

Ultimately, Palma and Celtic appear to be nearing the end of their time together. Hopefully, there can be a favourable solution for both parties.