Talk about contracts is heating up at Celtic, with Brendan Rodgers quizzed on two key starts in Friday’s press conference.

Alistair Johnston is seemingly edging closer to a new deal, though the manager said nothing was imminent, and Greg Taylor’s situation is still unresolved.

Daniel Cummings, an 18-year-old striker from the Celtic B team who has been in sensational form this season, also has a contract dwindling down.

Cummings’ contract is set to expire next summer, which has attracted significant interest from clubs south of the border due to the relatively low cross-border compensation rules that would allow English teams to secure his services for just €310,000.

A number of English clubs are tracking Celtic hot-shot Daniel Cummings amid his contract situation at Celtic Park.
Cummings, 18, is out of contract next summer and could leave the club for a minimal fee with cross border compensation only €310,000.#CelticFC pic.twitter.com/22YxqSAkyv

— Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) November 8, 2024

Cummings’ performances this season have been remarkable; he has scored 18 goals in 17 matches across all competitions, including two standout goals against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Youth League, where he is currently the joint second-top scorer. This prolific form has put him on the radar of several English clubs, and with his agency’s extensive network across Europe’s top leagues, the possibility of a move is becoming increasingly real.

Celtic faces a critical juncture in deciding Cummings’ future. As a lifelong fan of the club, there is hope that an agreement for an extension can be reached.

Securing his future would be a great move, ensuring that the Hoops maintain control over one of their brightest young prospects before he becomes the subject of a competitive bidding war in the transfer market.