Celtic set for discussions with Southampton over star loan duo | OneFootball

Celtic are looking to extend loan deals for both Fraser Forster and Mohamed Elyounoussi and are set to engage in talks with Southampton in the near future.

With their loan agreements expiring at the end of May and talks of extending the current season until June or later, Celtic, like many other clubs, have been thrown in a very unusual predicament regarding some of their players.

For manager Neil Lennon, their agreements are just another one of many strange questions that have arisen due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

“This has thrown up all sorts of interesting quirks and questions,” said Lennon.

“I would need to speak to Peter [Lawwell, Celtic chief executive] or Michael Nicholson [Celtic secretary] on that.

“It’s a hypothetical at the minute but it’s another thing I will now have to think about. There may be a conversation with Southampton on that.”

Elyounoussi was plagued with a foot injury for much of the season but has still made the most of his opportunities, contributing seven goals and six assists in just 20 appearances.

Meanwhile, Forster has done spectacularly well for the Hoops, allowing just 28 goals in 39 games this season, earning a whopping 17 clean sheets.