CELTIC have held fresh talks with Ryan Christie over a possible new contract.
But SunSport understands the 26-year-old – wanted by new Hoops boss Ange Postecoglou – has yet to receive a concrete offer to extend a deal which expires in January.
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Attacker Christie is now free to discuss his future with other clubs and able to sign a pre-contract.
English Premier League Burnley have a long standing interest in him while others such as Crystal Palace and Nice have also consistently been linked.
Postecoglou featured Christie in the four opening domestic and Euro games and named him in his starting line-up for today’s game against Dundee at Parkhead.
The Celts boss praised the Scotland star several times last week, including after a superb goal as a sub in the 4-2 Europa League qualifying triumph over Jablonec, and has made it clear he’d like him to stay.
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Contrary to rumours, Christie is believed to be very much open to the opportunity to sign a new contract after almost 150 appearances since joining from Caley Thistle in 2015.
He enjoys working with Postecoglou and is now wondering if the club hierarchy deliver something for him to consider.
Celtic supporters have gathered outside Parkhead to protest against the club’s board.
This afternoon sees the Hoops play their first league match at home this season as Dundee visit Glasgow.
Postecoglou bagged his first competitive win as Celts boss on Thursday night against Czech side Jablonec.
That win puts them within touching distance of a shot at Europa League group stage football.
But it’s being in that competition which has disgruntled many within the Celtic support, hence today’s demonstrations.
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The Green Brigade announced on Monday they would be gathering to ‘hold the board to account’ following their dumping from the Champions League and subsequent defeat to Hearts in last weekend’s league opener.
Following the gathering, the crowd moved to cheer in the team’s bus as it arrived.
There was an almighty cheer for boss Postecoglou as he emerged from the bus first.
The supporters continued to sing until the entire squad departed and headed inside the ground.
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