Celtic have joined rivals Rangers in the battle to land highly-rated Hearts teen James Wilson.
The Scottish champions are also looking to raid a number of rivals SPFL sides as they bid to further boost their academy and development ranks with the top talents around the country. The Hoops are keen to talk with Lewis Pirie from Aberdeen, Motherwell's Jonjo Webb, Joshua McDonald of Hamilton and Partick Thistle starlet Hayden Borland say the Scottish Daily Express.
Ange Postecoglou's side, like rivals Rangers, have informed the Tynecastle club of their intension to speak to Wilson - who is also attracting interest from top English Premier League duo Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur state the same report. Aberdeen's Pirie is also being watched by Everton, Wolves and Brighton and has had exposure with Jim Goodwin's top team by training with the senior group, with the Dons keen to keep a hold of him.
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Thistle's Borland also has Spurs keeping tabs on his progress and he recently completed a trial spell at Liverpool - who snapped up Calvin Ramsey from Aberdeen in the summer.
The new registration rules means that clubs can now send letters to other teams and if their player wishes to hold talks then they will be allowed to do that this month with players able to sign pro terms when they turn 16.
The Hoops have been forward planning with recruitment across all levels with Postecoglou already snapping up World Cup star Alistair Johnston and highly-rated J-League defender Yoki Kobayashi ahead of the January transfer window opening.
Josip Juranovic could depart next month with the full-back doing his chances no harm with a stunning display for Croatia against Brazil in the World Cup quarter-finals. Atletico Madrid were believed to be watching him and they will no doubt have been impressed with his role in the shock shootout win over the tournament favourites.
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