Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle has admitted that he will soon start contract talks with in-form striker Johan Elmander.
After making the move to the Reebok Stadium from French side Toulouse in a club-record transfer deal in 2008, the Swede struggled to make an impact under former boss Gary Megson.
But after notching four times in seven outings this term, Coyle believes he is seeing the best in Elmander alongside recent England debutant Kevin Davies.
"I have had a chat with the chairman and the owner as you do and, when the time is right, which shouldn't be too far away, I'm pretty sure we'll get round to trying to sort something out on that," Coyle said.
"Johan knows that he has a manager that believes in him and wants him at the football club.
"He is playing ever so well, he is showing what a good player he is and he looks like he is enjoying his football, which is important for him. Long may that continue.
"I believe I have a quality striker on my hands in Johan Elmander and it is for me as a manager to try and nurture that and bring the best out of him."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email