As reported in an exclusive by The Express, Celtic may face a tough decision on Stuart Armstrong this summer with the likes of West Bromwich Albion, Everton and Brighton all interested in paying good money for his services.

What's the story?

Given the season Celtic have had, it's no surprise that their first team stars are attracting attention from the Premier League and that's particular true of Stuart Armstrong.

The Scotland international has emerged into a very fine player and with just over a year left on his contract, the Hoops face a decision on his future.

The Express say Tony Pulis' West Brom are willing to pay £8m for the dynamic midfielder and also offer him wages approaching £30,000-per-week.

They're not the only ones either with both Everton and Brighton also considering a move for the 25 year old, the paper reckons.

Armstrong appears happy at Celtic and working with Brendan Rodgers but with his new deal still not ironed out, interest like this means he holds a very strong hand in negotiations.

Can the club match his wage expectations or should they consider moving him on for a price more than quadruple what they were reported to have paid for him?

Not the right time

If Celtic were at the peak of Brendan Rodgers' reign at the club then selling Stuart Armstrong may look like an attractive option but given they are at the start of what could be a momentous cycle at the club, they must retain as much of their first team talent as possible.

Armstrong has been simply fantastic this season, scoring a huge 15 goals from midfield. That kind of threat from deep doesn't come along often.

There may come a day when the club feel its best to cash in on his talent but it feels too soon and whatever demands he has in contract negotiations they should meet, within reason.

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