Olivier Ntcham contract talks opened by Celtic in bid to fend off Porto transfer interest
Reports in Portugal claim Porto are preparing to test Celtic's resolve with a £14million bid before the window closes
CELTIC have opened talks with Olivier Ntcham over an improved deal.
Porto tried to buy the midfielder earlier this summer, with reports in Portugal claiming they'll lodge a £14million bid before the window closes.
GO COMPPER Celtic flop Marvin Compper could leave Parkhead before Friday's transfer deadline
But Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers wants to tie the 22-year-old playmaker down on a new long-term deal.
He said: “There was interest in Olivier but we sat down with him and his representatives and talked through the plan.
“He’s been here one year and it shows the development he’s had with the interest shown in him.
“We’re not ready to sell. When we took Olivier here, there was a plan for him and his situation has come up earlier than we’d have thought.
“He and his representatives are in discussions about a new deal so hopefully it could be finalised soon.”
Meanwhile flop defender Marvin Compper could leave Celtic Park before Friday's transfer deadline.