Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers really wants to keep Dredyck Boyata at Parkhead.
Boyata has recently returned to Celtic training, after representing Belgium at the World Cup.
The centre-back’s showings in Russia have increased the demand for his services, with Celtic now having a fight on their hands to keep hold of him.
Boyata has been linked with a range of clubs across Europe, but Rodgers has confirmed that he wants to keep Boyata at Parkhead.
He said: “It is great to have Dedryck back. He had an excellent World Cup and gained valuable experience.
“He looks fit and strong but of course just needs a bit of time.
“The talks have been on-going. I had a long chat with Dedryck yesterday and he is in a good place.”
Boyata has just one year remaining on his current deal with Celtic, so this summer could be the last chance for the Bhoys to receive a fee for him, if they are unable to get the defender to commit his future.
Boyata looks likely to have a key role to play at Celtic this term, if he does stick around.
The former Manchester City man has played regularly under Rodgers, with the Celtic boss clearly a fan of the powerful centre-back.
Celtic’s next match comes against Rosenborg in the Champions League later this evening.
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