Celtic made to play the waiting game by Forrest’s agent

Celtic are said to be awaiting news from James Forrest’s agent regarding the winger’s future at the club, with a new contract extension in mind for the 24-year-old.

Forrest has been impressive for Celtic so far in the league campaign, as well as some good displays in the Europa League, but there is still talk surrounding the Scottish international’s future at Paradise beyond this season.

The exciting winger’s current contract will expire in the summer of 2017, but manager Ronny Deila is keen to tie down Forrest for a number of years as he sees him as a key part of the Celtic squad.

Deila was quick to joke about the wait for Forrest’s agent to get back to him and the club regarding his client’s future, but was confident about the winger’s future with Celtic.

As quoted by the BBC the Norwegian said:

We have tried to get hold of his agent, so you can write that, when he has time, he can come in and discuss an offer. We have tried for a while, so hopefully he will come – like Santa.

It doesn’t concern me, but hopefully we will get contact now and start talking.

Forrest has played 107 games for in the Hoops since coming through the youth academy, scoring 22 goals.