Celtic are bracing themselves for another quiet but telling exit from within the club, as the B Team captain is now set to leave Parkhead following what sources describe as an underwhelming £6 million deal involving Livingston.

Once tipped as a player on the brink of breaking into the first-team picture, the young skipper’s future has stalled badly. Despite leadership responsibilities with the B Team and regular game time at development level, progress toward senior football has failed to materialise — and patience appears to have run out on both sides.

The proposed move to Livingston was meant to be a crucial stepping stone. Instead, it has raised eyebrows. The deal, reportedly structured around a £6m valuation, has been widely viewed as ambitious given the player’s lack of top-flight impact and limited exposure at senior level. Insiders suggest concerns over value, development ceiling, and immediate readiness all contributed to the move losing momentum.

Behind the scenes, Celtic’s hierarchy are said to be reassessing their pathway for B Team players, with this situation highlighting the growing gap between youth leadership and first-team trust. While captaining the B Team carries prestige, it no longer guarantees a clear route to Brendan Rodgers’ senior squad.

With Livingston hesitant and Celtic unwilling to force the issue, the captain’s future now appears to lie away from Glasgow altogether. Several lower-league and overseas clubs are believed to be monitoring the situation, sensing an opportunity to secure a player eager for regular senior football and a fresh start.

For Celtic, it’s another reminder that not every academy leader becomes a first-team regular — and that tough decisions are inevitable in a squad built to compete at the highest level.

An exit now looks inevitable. The only remaining question is where the B Team captain lands next — and whether Celtic will come to regret letting another homegrown leader walk away.