Lennon delighted to secure Forrest’s long-term future at Celtic

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has expressed his delight at James Forrest signing a new four-year deal at the club.

The boss described the in-form winger as “priceless” after another impressive performance from him against St Mirren on Wednesday evening.

Forrest got his name on the scoresheet again and Lennon is now relieved to see the Scot commit his future to the club.

As quoted on the Sunday Post, Lennon said:

He is in his peak years, it’s 10 goals already only a quarter of the way through the season. That’s a great return for a wide player.

What would he cost? A goalscoring winger who has been doing it for 10 years consistently, treble player of the year, international player of the year – start the bidding at £25million. That’s what I would ask for anyway.

He’s not going anyway, we have got him secured. I was asked earlier if I was surprised there has been no interest in him. I’m sure there has been. He has never wanted to leave or knocked on anybody’s door. 

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Forrest is a key member of this Celtic team and has proven himself once again this season with some crucial goals.

The Scot has been with the Hoops since he was nine years old and has a special bond with the fans, who adore him.

To finally be sure of Forrest staying at the club is a massive relief for everyone associated with the club because he’s a player who could drive the team to European success this season and in the campaigns to come.