MANCHESTER -- Patrick Roberts says he's not afraid of coming back to Manchester City and fighting big-money signings for a place in Pep Guardiola's side.
The England Under-20 winger is in the middle of an 18-month loan with Celtic and impressed in the Champions League clash against his parent club on Tuesday night -- scoring in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad.
Roberts, who joined City for £5 million plus add-ons from Fulham in July 2015, will return to City at the end of the season but faces a battle for a place in the starting lineup.
City added forwards Nolito, Leroy Sane, Marlos Moreno and Gabriel Jesus -- all internationals for their countries -- in the summer, while Raheem Sterling and Jesus Navas are also at the club.
Asked if he was bothered about City spending heavily on wide players, Roberts, 19, told reporters: "Not one bit. I know what I am capable of.
"It is about what you do on the pitch, not how much you cost. I will just keep doing what I am doing and we will see what it says at the end of the season."
City boss Guardiola said after the game that he was aware of Roberts' quality and will make a decision about his future at the end of the season.
And Roberts revealed that he is in regular contact with the club, who are monitoring his development in Scotland.
"They call me, text me -- I saw someone on Monday and they sat down with me for a while," added Roberts.
"Someone comes to see me play. I keep in touch all the time. They have been great with me whilst I have been away.
"I am sure the manager gets reports. Matches are on TV as well. That is the luxury of being at a club like Celtic. The games are always on TV so you know people can watch.
"I always believe in myself and my ability and will show it whenever I get the chance. I want to finish the season strongly with Celtic and see where it goes from there.
"[Pep] just said well done and keep it going. That was nice."