Commons: I'm Not Being Greedy

Photo by Jeff Holmes Kris Commons told Celtic he is not being greedy in his new contract demands amid possibly the "strangest" contract impasse he has ever been involved in. The Hoops midfielder, who scored a long-range deflected drive in the 1-0 win at Ross County which took the champions three points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership, comes to the end of his current deal in the summer and is looking for two-year extension. However, Celtic have not yet agreed to those demands, leaving the 31-year-old in limbo. Commons appeared more than happy to discuss his future after admitting "it was good to get on the scoresheet". Asked whose hands the situation was in, he said: "It is in the hands of Celtic, maybe? Peter Lawwell (chief executive), the board, they have all got a part to play if they want me to stay for the next couple of years. "I have said that I don't want to leave, this is where I belong. "I am comfortable here but everything has to be right for the club and myself. "My agent is speaking to them, they are speaking to me, they want me to stay, I want to stay but we can't agree on something minute. "If I was asking for the world I would think my future lay elsewhere but I don't feel like I'm being greedy. "It is not ideal, at all. I am trying to concentrate on playing football and playing well. "We have very important games coming up. "I am lucky enough, I have had a good run in the team, I got a goal today, so that is positive. "On the other side of things, I am a father of three and my Mrs was doing the rounds the other day looking at different schools and it is difficult to know if I am going to be here or not." Asked how close he is to agreeing a new deal, there was a long pause before Commons, linked with a move to Bolton and a reunion with former boss Neil Lennon, replied: I don't know. It has been going on for so long. I feel it is a little strange when you ask for a little bit and you don't get it. "I am hoping it will be sorted this week. "I will be happy when the transfer window shuts. "At least I will know if I will here. I think the speculation has come because it has been possibly the strangest position I have ever been in."