Celtic Exodus Continues: Luis Palma Rejects England to Join Lech Poznań — Is Brendan Rodgers Next to Go?

💥 Celtic Exodus Continues: Luis Palma Rejects England to Join Lech Poznań — Is Brendan Rodgers Next to Go? 💣

In another twist to Celtic’s unpredictable summer, winger Luis Palma is on the verge of completing a loan move to Polish giants Lech Poznań, turning down more lucrative offers from England, Turkey, and MLS, sources tell Football Insider. The Honduras international is set to embark on his second consecutive loan spell away from Celtic Park after an underwhelming second season in green and white.

Despite a blistering start following his arrival from Aris Thessaloniki in 2023 racking up 10 goals and 10 assists in 36 appearances Palma quickly fell down Brendan Rodgers’ depth chart. His 2024/25 campaign was marred by inconsistency, limited to just 12 starts with no goal contributions, ultimately prompting a January loan to Olympiacos, where he managed just one goal and one assist in 11 games.

Now, Palma will head to Poland, choosing Lech Poznań who will compete in Europe next season in hopes of reviving his career. The 25-year-old’s snub of Championship clubs and other higher-profile leagues in favor of a Polish adventure has raised eyebrows among Celtic supporters, some of whom feel the club should be demanding more from a once-promising talent.

🚨 Rodgers Losing Firepower… and Patience?

Palma isn’t the only attacker departing Parkhead. Celtic lost Kyogo Furuhashi to Birmingham City in January, and with Nicolas Kühn reportedly on the chopping block, Brendan Rodgers’ attacking options are thinning rapidly. While the club has opened talks with Daizen Maeda to fend off interest from across Europe, the lack of incoming firepower has become a growing concern.

Even more troubling for the Celtic faithful is the status of Rodgers himself. After a rocky return to the club in 2023 following his abrupt Leicester exit, the Northern Irishman could once again be tempted to walk if the board fails to back him in the transfer market. According to Football Insider, insider Mick Brown warns that Rodgers could leave if Celtic doesn’t match his ambition.

🧩 A Puzzle with Missing Pieces

Yes, signings like Kieran Tierney, Benjamin Nygren, Callum Osmand, and Ross Doohan have been confirmed but the feeling around Celtic Park is that these moves barely scratch the surface of what’s needed to compete at the highest level, especially with European qualification looming.

Luis Palma’s move may seem minor on the surface, but it could symbolize something deeper: a club drifting away from its top-tier aspirations, while its competitors strengthen. The hope is that Palma will return with confidence after a solid European campaign, but the fear is that he may be just the latest in a line of players whose best days happen away from Celtic Park.

📉 Celtic’s Summer So Far:

• ✅ Tierney, Nygren, Osmand, Doohan in
• ❌ Kyogo out
• ❓ Palma loaned
• ⚠️ Kühn could be sold
• 🔥 Maeda in talks
• 😟 Rodgers possibly unhappy

With the season creeping closer and questions piling up, the spotlight is now on the Celtic board: Will they act decisively to back their manager or risk watching another exit they can’t afford?