Brendan Rodgers expects Celtic winger Luis Palma to seal a transfer exit away from the Scottish Premiership champions before Monday's deadline.
Palma, 25, appears set to join Olympiacos on-loan, with Greek giants having an option to buy the player should he prove a success.
Celtic have recently brought in Jota and also have Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn, James Forrest, and Hyun-Jun Yang who can play in the wide-areas.
Palma was introduced as a second half substitute as Celtic lost 4-2 against Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, a 17 minute cameo that could prove the last of 48 appearances in Hoops colours.
Asked about the Honduran's potential departure, Rodgers told reporters: "Yes, there's a possibility for Luis to be leaving and I would expect that to go through. A loan with an option."
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Palma wouldn't be the only Celtic outgoing this month. Star striker Kyogo Furuhashi has been sold to Rennes for £10million, while Stephen Welsh was loaned to KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League.
Celtic managed to get cash for out-of-favour defender Alexandro Bernabei, plus Alex Valle was allowed to return to Barcelona early from a season-long loan switch.
Jota has been Celtic's high-profile addition that's got fans talking, and Rodgers understands that it's imperative that his side do more shrewd business over the coming days.
Although, he refused to comment on whether Kieran Tierney could join the club earlier than his anticipated summer move from Arsenal.
"We're hopeful of improving the squad. I think that is key for us," the Celtic manager insisted.
"Players have gone out. We want to keep the strength in the squad. We've brought in a few.
"We have Jota, who we're really happy with. He's had a great period here and now he's got a chance to build on that legacy. He's a little bit behind in terms of his football fitness, I would say.
"But he's a fantastic addition for us so hopefully we can add a few more."
Rodgers was asked if Jota, who has only made 39 appearances for Al Ittihad and then Rennes since leaving Celtic in July 2023, would be fit enough to be included in the squad to take on Motherwell this weekend.
He replied: "Yes. He'll be in the squad. We need to work him back up, both in the training, pitching and in the game and then we'll just build him up over these coming months."
