There's so much noise at the end of the window but I've told the boys the money in their accounts is from Celtic

Brendan fires message to any wantaway stars

- BY MICHAEL GANNON

CELTIC have their sights set on landing a bumper European payday but boss Brendan Rodgers has reminded his stars who is still signing the cheques.

Hoops fans have been so desperate to see new faces walking in the front door at Parkhead they'd not even thought about the prospect of some of their star men leaving out the back.

Rodgers has had to keep an eye on both. And the Hoops boss dropped something of a bombshell on the eve of his side's crunch Champions League clash with Kairat Almaty.

Rodgers pretty much admitted he'll be relying on some players to get to the Champions League who might not be around if they get there.

But he warned any wantaway stars to remember where their dosh is coming from.

Rodgers demands no distractions going into this £40million showdown. There's too much at stake for everyone to get caught up with the nonsense surrounding the transfer window - but he is well aware it exists.

There's already murmurings about Daizen Maeda considering a new challenge.

Defender Auston Trusty is understood to be attracting attention, along with midfielder Reo Hatate.

But Rodgers has demanded 100 per cent attention and said: "I mentioned this a few weeks ago to the players. I think it's important to just set the narrative for them because, like you say, there's so much noise, especially as it ramps up towards the end of the window.