Celtic fans were met with welcome news on Thursday night as reports confirmed that Greg Taylor has been offered a new and improved contract, with his current deal due to expire this summer.

Just a matter of hours later, Taylor was front and centre in the club’s official training photo release — a rare occurrence that’s raised more than a few eyebrows.

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For months, the left-back has taken more of a back seat in the media spotlight, particularly with Kieran Tierney’s summer return already signed and sealed. He was even made unavailable for media duties at the weekend after his Man of the Match performance.

But with Taylor starring in the club’s photo set on Friday morning, it’s hard to ignore the timing. Is it simply a coincidence or a subtle signal from Celtic’s media team that their man is going nowhere?

The images come hot on the heels of Taylor’s man-of-the-match display against Kilmarnock last weekend. That performance seemed to be a reminder of the quality he brings, especially in an inverted full-back role that Tierney has yet to master.

With Brendan Rodgers keen to maintain squad depth and Taylor having reportedly turned down earlier offers, the latest developments — both on the pitch and online — suggest the club are keen to show their No.3 some love. A quiet statement, perhaps, but a statement all the same.