Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed that he is eager to tie striker Anthony Stokes down to a new deal.
The 24-year-old Irishman, who is out of contract, recently rejected an offer from the club to extend his stay.
"He rejected our initial offer but I would imagine we'll come again and get him done," Lennon told the Daily Mail.
"I'd like him to stay and I don't really think he wants to go, so we'll speak to his agent over the next week or so.
"It's not that it's taken longer than I thought. He has to think about his own future and is well within his rights to turn down the offer."
Stokes scored seven goals in 23 games for Celtic last season.
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Jack Prescott
Jack Prescott
