Leigh Griffiths was cut loose by Celtic because of fears his presence at Lennoxtown could be a "distraction", according to a report.
Our sister paper MailSport revealed this weekend the Parkhead striker's spell in Glasgow was effectively brought to an end after eight years.
Ange Postecoglou and other decision makers have opted to trigger an early release for the 31-year-old, who was handed a fresh one-year deal last summer as one of the Australian's first decisions.
Last week a clause was activated to cut him loose while the fate of his season-long loan at Dundee remained up in the air. The Scottish Sun now claim he IS likely to remain at James McPake's side until the end of the campaign, albeit on "reduced terms".
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