Report – Celtic to Offer Key Star Bumper New Deal

Celtic are set to offer Alistair Johnston a new bumper contract, which would put him among the club’s top earners, according to RecordSport.

It comes after the Canadian made a sensational start to the new season.

Johnston has been key for the Hoops in their opening five Games, marauding up and down the right-hand side with ease. He scored in a 3-0 win away at St. Mirren a few weeks ago and set up Daizen Maeda for the opener in the recent Glasgow derby.

Now, the club looks set to reward the 25-year-old for his recent efforts. Indeed, they want to give him a pay rise and extend his current deal, which is due to run out in three years.

Celtic will soon open talks with the player’s agent in a positive update for supporters.

The news comes after the Hoops ended the transfer window in a busy fashion. The Scottish Premiership champions brought in three players on deadline day but remain busy.

They now aim to tie down Johnston after extending several players’ contracts at this stage last term.

The likes of Reo Hatate and Matt O’Riley were both given new deals in September 2023, and a year later, Johnston could be the next.

Fans will hope this one is done swiftly and that Johnston gets what he deserves.