Former Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama has revealed he is open to extending his stay at Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic after the expiry of his short-term contract.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More News Wanyama, 33, joined Dunfermline in March after a four-month hiatus following his release by Major League Soccer (MLS) club CF Montreal.The Kenya international reunited with former Celtic boss Neil Lennon, who took charge of the club earlier this year.##NAJAVA_MECA_8969359##Speaking to TelecomAsia.net, Wanyama said he is yet to make a final decision but admitted he is open to remaining at the club, which finished seventh in the 10-team second-tier league last season.”They want me to stay on at the club, and I am thinking about it,” Wanyama said.“I’ve really enjoyed my short time here. It’s a club with a lot of ambition; they want to push for promotion to the Premiership, and that excites me.I’m yet to make a decision, but they’ve laid out their plan for next season, and I will take time to analyse it. It would be great to continue with them.”Two Kenyans in as organisers target 5000m world record in OsloWanyama featured in four matches for Dunfermline, helping the club secure safety in the Scottish Championship.His leadership and experience are seen as key components in the club’s bid to return to the top flight for the first time since 2012.##NAJAVA_MECA_8968312##Head coach Neil Lennon, who initially joined Dunfermline on a short-term basis, has signed a two-year contract to lead the team’s ambitious project.Lennon is optimistic that the club can rise to prominence under the new structure, but insists that promotion is the first priority.Two major updates from construction of Talanta Stadium [VIDEO]“The ultimate ambition for us all is to get promotion and eventually return to the European stage,” Lennon told BBC Scotland.“That’s a long-term goal, but you need ambition and targets. I’m not saying we’ll do it in a year, maybe two, but the signs are promising, and we’re moving in the right direction.”Harambee Stars forward sends message to fans ahead of Saturday clashShould Wanyama commit to another season, he will be a central figure in Lennon’s plans to push Dunfermline Athletic into the Scottish Premiership and eventually into contention among the country’s top clubs.
