Celtic and Scotland striker Leigh Griffiths has said he wants to prove his worth in the Hoops’ line-up amid rumours of a potential departure this summer.
The 26-year-old has been linked with a return to England following a stint with Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Mirror claiming that newly promoted Newcastle are just one English top flight side that could make a swoop.
Griffiths stole the show for Scotland when England visited Hampden Park on Saturday in their World Cup qualifying clash, as he curled home two sweetly struck free kicks which secured a 2-2 draw.
His impressive performance will no doubt have caused the rumoured interest in the 13-time-capped international to intensify, but he insists his focus is proving himself for his current club.
He told the Daily Record: “I got a run of games towards the end of the season. Even then, people say I am going to be out the door.
“I’ll keep battering the doors down to show I am good enough to stay in the Celtic squad.”
Griffiths endured a frustrating season at Celtic Park last campaign, with a series of injuries throughout the season limiting him to just 15 league starts.
He scored 18 goals in 37 appearances in all competitions, as he faced a fight with French youngster Moussa Dembele for a place in Brendan Rodgers’ starting XI.
He has impressed since signing for the Hoops from Wolves in January 2014, scoring 84 goals in 144 appearances.