Kristoffer Ajer

Unfortunately, the continued presence of experienced figures like Scott Brown and Stuart Armstrong means it is unlikely every single youngster at Parkhead will have a major role to play.

With Benyu increasing the competition for places in an already-packed midfield, fellow youngster Kristoffer Ajer could be one of the first men to be axed this summer.

Ajer moved to the Scottish treble-winners from Norwegian outfit Start a year ago, but has made just one senior appearance for the club, in a Champions League qualifier against Lincoln Red Imps.

The Norway Under-21 international spent the second-half of the season on loan at Scottish rivals Kilmarnock, and he could be granted a similar loan move ahead of the new season.