Celtic playmaker Kris Commons has revealed that he is on the verge of signing a new deal with the Scottish champions.

The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and a queue of clubs, both domestic and foreign, are said to be interested in signing him.

However, Commons claimed that he is looking to stay put at Parkhead, telling The Daily Mail: "I've had conversations with the manager about me not leaving, and that has been pleasing for me that that is the case.

"Now I'm hoping that sooner rather than later my contract will be sorted. It's been going on for far too long and it should be sorted so I can concentrate on what should be a very busy and hectic few months now.

"I've had confirmation that we are getting there so hopefully it should be sorted. They have not put anything on the table yet but I think the words that have been discussed are near on."

Commons scored as Celtic beat Old Firm rivals Rangers 2-0 in Sunday's Scottish League Cup semi-final.