Celtic have opened contract talks to keep Forster at Parkhead on a permanent basis.
However, what Newcastle boss Pardew described as "a two-team league", has sunk even further down the shitter.
What with Rangers close to going to the wall, the position is desperate, making it a "one-team league".
Tims chief executive Peter Lawwell wants a deal sorted, although the goalkeeper has been hedging his bets hoping an English club would make an offer.
Celtic have offered the big keeper a rise on his existing deal and the long-term security of a three or four year contract.
Forster is keen to leave his contract talks until the end of the season trying to coax interest from English Premiership clubs, but manager Lennon has urged his board to get him signed up for the long-term as quickly as possible.
Although Celtic have first option on his signature, they are not in a finacial position to offer what English clubs could put on the table.
The initial loan agreement was for Celtic to pay £2 million if they wanted to sign the big Englishman out right.
However, If any other club was to come in for Forster, who is currently in his second loan spell at Celtic Park, then they would need to buy-out his clause.