Liel Abada could leave Celtic before the summer transfer window, it has been reported.

The unsettled 22-year-old is looking likely to head for the Parkhead exit door.

Brendan Rodgers yesterday revealed that the Israeli winger is not in the right frame of mind to play for the club.

As a result, as he did against St Mirren last weekend, he will sit out of today's Premiership clash against Kilmarnock.

Abada has three years left on his current deal in Glasgow. He agreed to new terms in September 2023, with his contract due to expire in the summer of 2027.

However, he could well have played his last game for the champions, with the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine understandably causing off-field issues for the player.

Most transfer windows across the globe closed at the beginning of February. 

However, the US market is still open until April 23 this year - and there is interest from the States in Abada.

The Daily Mail claims that three unnamed clubs have joined the race to sign the attacker.

It's believed a permanent deal would be on the cards for the pacey winger, and should an agreement be struck, it would see him leave before the end of the season.

It's said there are no concrete offers on the table at this stage, though.

READ MORE: 'I see him as a son': Brendan Rodgers on Liel Abada and a possible Celtic exit

Speaking to the press, Rodgers admits he views Abada as a son. He said: “In my job, how I’ve always managed players and how I’ve worked with players, I’ve always tried to do everything I can and will continue to do everything I can to get him on the pitch for Celtic, because he’s a very, very important player.

“There may come that time later down the line where that might not be the case, but I will always have that empathy for a player and support, and if that’s just not enough, then you know…

“It’s things I’ve done before, and whoever it is I’ll be there for them, and take it from there really.

“I look at him at 22 years old. I’ve got sons older than him. So, I see him as a son, not just an employee of the club or a player in the team. If I had a son in that situation, what would I want someone to do for him in a foreign country and when he has challenges?

“But it’s not just me. He has great support from everyone here. It’s just a shame it’s got to this stage, but let’s see if we can turn it around."