Gary Hooper has attracted interest from a number of English Premier League clubs but is still intent on signing a new deal at Celtic.
The prolific Hoops striker is hot property having bagged 15 goals in all competitions this season to help Celtic head into 2012 as Scottish Premier League leaders.
Neil Lennon's side were 15 points behind Rangers in early November but Wednesday night's Old Firm derby triumph - their ninth SPL win on the trot - saw them go two clear at the summit.
Hooper has netted six times during their winning run and speculation about his future is sure to mount during the January transfer window having already been linked with the likes of QPR, Sunderland and Newcastle.
But the 23-year-old, whose current contract expires in the summer of 2014, has recently spoken of his wish to discuss a new deal with the club and is focused on firing Celtic to their first SPL title since 2008.
His new agent Simon Dent told skysports.com: "We are pleased to be representing Gary Hooper exclusively and are meeting Celtic next week to discuss Gary's situation. He's loving life in Glasgow and really enjoying his football up there.
"We have had interest from a number of clubs in England but at the moment Gary is focused on winning the SPL with Celtic."
Discuss Hoops star attracting interest in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.
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Oh no :54:
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Get him signed up for as long as possible!!
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As if we didnt know this already, usual crap they put out after we spank the huns.
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The interesting point is not that he's wanted by EPL clubs but that he wants to stay here.
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Those teams named do not worry me in the slightest.
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:50: He's a star player and we really need him. So glad that he wants to stay though.
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You can tell he enjoys playing for us:50:
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short of a giant club in the top 4-5 i don't see gary laving.
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Sign him up now Lenny. One of our best players, without a shadow of a doubt.
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The agent would be saying that just before he tries to get a better deal with Celtic . He's not exactly gonna be saying Celtic is his only option
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never really got going today, must have had a heavy new year.
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Dont think Hooper was playing to his usual standards today. Hope all this contract stuff is'nt going to his head.
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Would take 5 mil plus for him any day he's a lazy player
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When players get new agents it always worries me....
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Ridiculous that he's being called lazy. Lenny has said that he has a niggle. Guy needs a rest he's been virtually ever present. -
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£50 million no less. :icon_mrgreen:
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He aint as Lazy As fat bhoy Mc donald would love to see him stay and i think he will
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