A £20,000-per-week Celtic star and his representatives are preparing to hold discussions over fresh terms
Celtic are preparing to ‘resume talks’ with Reo Hatate and his representatives over a new contract after a key development has emerged from Parkhead, Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph has told GIVEMESPORT.
As the summer transfer window slammed shut last Friday, with the Bhoys spending close to £20million on new recruits, boss Brendan Rodgers is now looking to tie one of his key men down to fresh terms.
Celtic latest news – Reo Hatate
According to The Scottish Sun, Hatate has sparked uncertainty over where his long-term future lies after rejecting a fresh contract offer put on the table by Celtic.
The report suggests the reigning Scottish Premiership champions had been hoping to reach an agreement when they opened discussions last month, but the terms were snubbed by the midfielder, who has been in Glasgow since sealing a £1.4million switch from Kawasaki Frontale in December 2021.
Celtic are keen to hold positive negotiations with Hatate after he has entered the final three years of his current deal, which allows him to pocket £20,000-per-week.
The Japan international also has a release clause written into his contract, meaning the Bhoys could be left helpless if an admirer strengthens their interest further down the line.
But transfer insider Dean Jones previously told GIVEMESPORT that Celtic were not fearful of losing Hatate during the summer window, despite interest from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion.
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