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Leigh Griffiths enters Celtic contract talks despite attracting interest from Sporting Kansas, Swansea and West Brom in January transfer window

Leigh Griffiths has entered talks with Celtic over a new contract and a bumper pay rise.

The Scotland international's current deal already ties him to the Parkhead club until 2021.

Attracting interest from MLS club Sporting Kansas, Swansea and West Bromwich Albion in January, however, Griffiths has authorised his agents to enter talks with Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell over a new agreement.

Leighu00a0Griffiths looks set to prolong his stay at Celtic despite being linked with a move away
Leigh Griffiths looks set to prolong his stay at Celtic despite being linked with a move away

'My representatives are working behind the scenes to try and get me a new deal,' said the 27-year-old.