Celtic keeper Craig Gordon considering offer of two-year deal from Hearts

CRAIG GORDON is considering a two-year deal from Hearts — as Celtic stall on an improved contract offer.

SunSport can reveal the 37-year old keeper has rejected a move to St Mirren.

Now it’s between the two Scottish clubs Gordon has played for as the ex-Scotland No 1 weighs up his future.

Celtic want to re-sign the hugely-experienced goalie as back-up to Fraser Forster.

But the deal on the table from the Premiership champions is on vastly reduced terms — and Gordon is unimpressed with the way negotiations have gone until now.

He told SunSport a fortnight ago how Celts needed to improve their first offer if they were truly serious about signing him again.

But there has been no new proposal for Gordon to consider.

And it’s understood Celts have even urged the one-time £9million man to delay his decision until they know where they stand with Forster.

As we first revealed, Saints boss Jim Goodwin hoped to pounce on the situation and pull off a major coup by snapping up the Scotland star.

But despite being hugely impressed with Goodwin’s pitch to him, Gordon has decided against a move to the Paisley outfit.

Hearts have been alerted to the situation and have made their move to snap up their former hero.

They feared they would be unable to lure Gordon to the club if they were condemned to the Championship.

But Gordon has made it clear he’d be open to the move regardless of which division they’re playing in next season.

He also played with Robbie Neilson during his first spell at the club as a youngster and would be happy to work with his ex-team-mate now that he's set to be confirmed as Daniel Stendel’s replacement.

Negotiations are centred around an initial two-year deal, with the possibility of a 12-month extension.

Hearts owner Ann Budge is prepared to discuss the possibility of a testimonial benefit match.

Gordon also has an eye on the next stage of his career and is planning to start his coaching badges.

The Gorgie club are happy to support him in that effort.

As yet nothing has been agreed but further talks are expected to take place this week — with Gordon biding his time before making any final decision.