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Dembele has scored three goals in six games for Celtic this season

Moussa Dembele missed training on Wednesday as Lyon confirmed their interest in the Celtic striker.

The French club's president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed they "got in touch" external-link with the 22-year-old and he is "interested" in moving to his homeland.

Dembele was at Celtic Park with his representatives on Thursday to discuss his future with chairman Peter Lawwell.

And manager Brendan Rodgers conceded there is "big interest", with Marseille also reportedly keen.

"There's a lot going on with Moussa at the moment," said Rodgers before Thursday's Europa League play-off second leg against Lithuania's Suduva.

"Moussa is not a player we want to lose. He's a phenomenal talent but he's not going to be here forever. Like a lot of the European boys, they develop at a great club and look to move on.

"We don't want to lose a top-class player without having a replacement. It's the 'what-if?' scenario. You always have to be prepared for that. It's not an ideal situation, with a few days to go."

Rodgers said Dembele was "available" for Thursday's tie, which is poised at 1-1, but planned to speak to the player later on Wednesday.

Scotland's transfer window closes on Friday, 31 August.

Rodgers said he is still looking to "freshen up the squad" and that work was going on to do so.

He reiterated that his interest in Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna had ended - "that is closed, no more to add" - and said he is looking to lose some players before Friday.

"The squad is way too big, it is as simple as that," he said.

Rodgers also confirmed his other French striker, Odsonne Edouard, was back in training after recovering from a knock.

"He's looking very good," the manager added. "He's been a miss for us. He's a big talent and it's great to have him back."