Luis Palma Celtic XI return unlikely as January transfer exit mooted before cryptic post

Michael Stewart reckons it will be difficult for Luis Palma to break back into Celtic's starting XI - and predicted a potential January transfer exit for the winger.

The Honduran was out of sorts for the club during his side's 5-2 victory over Falkirk and was eventually subbed after an hour. Fans took to social media to criticise his efforts and the 24-year-old responded with a cryptic post about "resilience". For Stewart, though, he's not been convinced by the wideman and insists it will be tough for him to get back into the fold.

It was reported that the Hoops had knocked back interest in their playmaker in the summer window, but Stewart isn't sure Rodgers and the club will be doing the same in a few months' time should clubs come knocking for the £4million player.

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And he believes it might be game over for Palma in Glasgow. "For Luis Palma, I'm struggling to see how he is going to make his way back because the competition is tough," the pundit told Scottish Football Social Club. "I don't see how he how he is going to be able to make his way back at Celtic.

"I would not be surprised if come January he was being moved on elsewhere, because I don't see him having the impact you would have hoped for and expected. He was a big summer transfer last year, so, no I wouldn't be surprised if Palma is moved on."