The 35-year-old's contract expires in the summer and he has been linked with a move to Sunderland and Major League Soccer clubs in New England and Toronto.

However, the Hoops - who have a Champions League last-16 tie against AC Milan to look forward to - look like earning another attempt at Europe's Premier club competition next season due to their healthy lead at the top of the Premier League.

"Neil Lennon wants to stay in Glasgow and play Champions League football, " said the former Northern Ireland international's agent, Martin Reilly. "Once we get Europe out of the road and the league is tied up, we will look at Neil's situation in full. But I believe Gordon Strachan wants him to stay at Celtic."