Victor Wanyama has rejected new Celtic contract, claims player's agent

Victor Wanyama has made 57 appearances for Celtic, scoring nine times.© SNS Group

Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has rejected an improved contract from the club, the player’s agent has told STV.

Wanyama has seen his stock rise rapidly in his time in Scotland and has reportedly been interesting several top flight English clubs.

The Kenyan midfielder, who arrived from Belgian side Beerschot AC in the summer of 2011, is under contract until 2015.

Following impressive performances, Celtic have taken the proactive step of offering an improved deal to the player.

STV understands Wanyama was offered a more lucrative package, which would also have added an additional year onto his contract.

Wanyama’s agent Rob Moore, who watched his client in action against Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday, said that the offer from Celtic had been rejected.

''Victor has informed Celtic the contract offer fell short of his expectations," Moore told STV.

"There were a number of aspects that fell short - he turned it down."

Celtic boss Neil Lennon said last week that he hoped to hold more talks with Moore and Wanyama this week but the agent says no further discussions have taken place.

"There hasn't been another offer," Moore added. "The ball is in Celtic's court.''

Celtic rejected an offer believed to be in excess of £8m from QPR in the summer for Wanyama. The player’s agent says the midfielder is enjoying his football in Scotland, but is aware he could earn more elsewhere.

''He is very happy with the job he is doing at the moment. He is a great professional and his commitment cannot be questioned.

"But it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out that he lost great earning potential in the summer [by not moving to England]."

Celtic were unavailable for comment.

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