Neither Celtic or the player seem to be keen on that option, rather than lose out on selling a player to Europe it seems that Gangwon have turned to Brazil to bring in a replacement before doing business for the sale of the 21-year-old winger.
First time around Brendan Rodgers transformed the careers of half a dozen players including Tom Rogic, James Forrest, Mikel Lustig, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Brown and Callum McGregor.
Extending the contracts of recently signed players brings some form of stability to the squad and demonstrates that the club is happy to financially reward players that produce the goods.
Tonight, Lyall Thomas, editor of Sky Sports News, has put some substance on the speculation by announcing interest from Sporting Lisbon.
With a fee in the region of £2m quoted there should be room to negotiate giving Gangwon extra funds to bring in a replacement.
Towards the end of the season it became clear the influence that Carter-Vickers exerts over the whole defence with Jota as influential as any attacker.
After three years starring for Melbourne City and picking up five caps for the Socceroos, Tilio is taking the well worn path to Europe as he attempts to take his game to the next level.
Situated between Celtic Park and Hampden is a famous Gorbals landmark- The Brazen Head where the locals are used to visitors dropping in on their Celtic shrine.
After two seasons in Scotland it seems inevitable that Jota has signed off with a goal in the final of the Scottish Cup to complete the domestic treble.
A few fans have reacted favourably but it appears that more than 90% are very hostile to the 23/24 home kit with that figure rising by 9% for the long sleeve version.