CELTIC striker Moussa Dembele has been pictured on a flight to London amid interest from Premier League leaders Chelsea.
The Hoops' top scorer is believed to be high on Antonio Conte's January wish-list. but the Blues have been told that only a bid of £40m plus would be considered.
The France Under-21 international was pictured on a plane heading to the capital on transfer deadline day, sparking fears among Bhoys fans of an imminent move south.
Big Moussa on my flight to London.... Don't do it big man!!! #celtic #MoussaDembele pic.twitter.com/MyyWIUFE0i
— Guy Goma (@GuyGoma) January 31, 2017
However, it is now understood that the striker is there for a scan on the knee injury that kept him out of Sunday's 4-0 Premiership win over Hearts.
Dembele signed a four-year deal with Brendan Rodgers' side after signing from Fulham last summer and has hit the ground running in Scotland, scoring 20 goals in 38 games this season.
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