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Greg Taylor 'set' Celtic contract decision timeline as Kosugi transfer succesion plan tacked head on
The left-back is set to become a free agent this month amid interest from Greek side PAOK
PAOK have reportedly handed Greg Taylor a deadline of the end of June to decide his future.
The Celtic left-back is weighing up his options ahead of his current Parkhead deal expiring soon.
Boss Brendan Rodgers has made no secret of the fact he would like to see Taylor remain at the club and battle with Kieran Tierney for a starting spot next season.
However, PAOK have been strongly linked with the 27-year-old as they prepare for their Europa League campaign - and are said to have offered two year contract with the option of a third that will trump his current Celtic salary.
PAOK technical director Christos Karipidis has confirmed the club are waiting on a response from the Scotland cap - and Greek outlet Sport Dog now claim a deadline has been set for a decision.
Taylor is currently in Dubai with his family on holiday following the end of the double-winning season.
But after Razvan Lucescu returned to Thessaloniki this week to begin his plans for the new campaign, it is claimed that Taylor and Jonjoe Kenny - who has already reportedly received a contract offer - will be told that they have until the first pre-season training camp of the year to decide their future, which is set for the end of the month.
Djurgarden wonderkid Keita Kosugi has been tipped as a potential successor should Taylor depart.
The 19-year-old left-back has opened up on his targets for the future away from the Swedish side.
But Djurgården's sporting director Bosse Andersson has told potential suitors the club are in no rush to cash-in on their prize asset.
He told Expressen: 'It depends a bit on what happens. Money is not a problem.
"We have built incredible security and have a flow with players we've previously sold. But that's not what determines whether we win matches — it's about making long-term and wise decisions.
'Three players have stood out in the European Games (Conference League). Keita Kosugi has been prominent and was in the team of the tournament.
"But it's impossible to know what will happen. We are not negotiating at the moment, and as long as they are Djurgards players, that is our plan — though we do have a backup.'
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