Alistair Johnston due ‘new Celtic contract’ as Hoops to bring him among top earners

Celtic are reportedly set to offer Alistair Johnston a contract extension to bring him “in line” with their top earners.

The Canadian international full-back, 25, has become one of the key performers at Parkhead in recent times with his performance in their 3-0 win over Rangers a particular standout. In recent times the club has been credited with tying down their top talents down to long-term deals and they did so with the likes of Matt O’Riley, Reo Hatate and Kyogo in recent times.

Now Johnston is the next in line to be considered by the boardroom for new terms and the Daily Record are reporting that conversations have already begun on a bumper deal to take him up towards the upper echelons of the wage structure

Johnston is believed to still be on the same terms as he was when he arrived but after 67 appearances over a season-and-a-half, Brendan Rodgers wants to reward the player.

It comes as the defender is nursing a knock he picked up on international duty with Canada as boss Jesse Marsch moved to allay Hoops fears about his chances of a sharp turnaround.

“Alistair said he felt a little bit of tightness in his hamstring and he felt it was smarter to step out. I am hopeful that he will be okay,” Marsch said.

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