ICELANDIC star Aron Gunnarsson has revealed Celtic are battling with Premiership pair Everton and Stoke City to snatch him from English League One outfit Coventry City.
The 19-year-old midfielder, who starred for his country in their 2-1 World Cup loss to Scotland in Reykjavik in September, has made a big impression during his first season at the Ricoh Arena since leaving Dutch side AZ Alkmaar last summer.
He insists he is happy to stay with Coventry as a result of playing regular football, but Sky Blues manager Chris Coleman has admitted he is in no position to turn down major offers for his bright young stars.
Gunnarsson said: "I know there is interest from various clubs.
"Celtic, Everton and Stoke City are all interested, but I really don't see the point in leaving Coventry.
"I am still young and I get to play a lot here. That's what counts.
I am still young and I get to play a lot here
Aron Gunnarsson
"As far as I know, Coventry are doing okay financially and I don't think they particularly want to sell me.
"I am not playing football for money's sake and I want to prove myself on the pitch, so I am not thinking about other clubs just now."
Coleman stated just a matter of weeks ago that he desperately wants to hang on to wonderkid Gunnarsson, but is realistic enough to know that his board might have different ideas should a serious cash offer be slapped on the table.
Coleman said: "I've no intention of selling Aron.
"We're trying to build a team around our younger boys because they are all of a good age and they are going to get better.
"However, if somebody comes in with a whacking amount of money, I am going to struggle to tell the chairman: 'I want to keep him'.I'm realistic in terms of the transfer market."
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