Celtic: Greg Taylor ‘more likely’ to exit in summer – Rodgers

“It’s not financial, but I respect his position because he wants to feel he’ll play every week. Whoever is in next year with Kieran will still play a lot of games, but my feeling is that Greg may well move on.

“I know between now and the end of the season he’ll give his all. Greg has had a few years in the position and has been superb. He’ll also get more games this season.”

Schlupp had a hand in the opening goal against Hearts with a first-time forward pass that allowed Callum McGregor to drive on and play in Daizen Maeda.

The versatile on-loan Crystal Palace 32-year-old appears open to an extended stay, but neither he nor Rodgers is making any firm commitments with Taylor’s future still not confirmed.

“That’s something between now and the end of the season we’ll look at,” Rodgers added. “But I don’t want to commit too early.

“He’s a great boy. I knew what I was getting, he’s a good type. More than a good guy, he can perform and there’s more to come from him.

“Obviously we know we’ve got Kieran coming in the summer who is high level. We know we’ll need to have someone else if Greg moves on.”