Lucas Leiva could be in line for a reunion with Brendan Rodgers this summer.
The veteran midfielder recently marked a decade of service with Liverpool but his long-term future remains clouded in uncertainty as the end of the season nears.
Lucas will enter the final 12 months of his existing Anfield contract and has yet to be offered an extension despite remaining a regular fixture under Jurgen Klopp.
Brighton & Hove Albion had emerged as potential suitors for Lucas but the Premier League newcomers will now reportedly face a challenge from Celtic.
According to the Daily Record, Rodgers is considering offering his former Reds stalwart a chance to reboot his career with the newly-crowned SPL champions.
The current Celtic boss regularly called upon Lucas during his three years at Anfield and believes that he could help solidify his side in their title defence.
A potential compromise could also open up with Brighton said to be targeting Stuart Armstrong in efforts to add experience to Chris Hughton’s youthful side.
That could allow Rodgers to edge ahead of the Seagulls in his bid to land the one-time Brazil international.