January is traditionally the time for clearing out and having a fresh start and it appears Celtic are no different from the rest of us.

Brendan Rodgers is doing the football equivalent of clearing out the loft, discovering items he did not even remember he had and asking two simple questions: "Have I used it much in the last year?" and "Will I be using it any time soon?"

Efe Ambrose would already know he is not part of the picture and is reportedly the subject of a bid from Bastia, though Chinese clubs are also said to be interested.

Dedryck Boyata has been told he will not be shifting Erik Sviatchenko or Jozo Simunovic any time soon and is considering whether Belgium or England will be his next destination.

Neil Lennon is hoping to keep the strongest squad he can as he bids to lead Hibernian back to the top flight and insists he will not part with striker Jason Cummings, while Aberdeen have knocked back a bid for Jonny Hayes, saying he will not be moving in the window either.

Elsewhere, Dmitri Payet has fallen out with West Ham, apparently keen on a return to Marseille with his family having failed to settle in London.

Chelsea do not think London is the problem and are keen to see him move across the city and up the table.