Celtic have reportedly 'scouted' Premier League-linked Irish starlet Sam Curtis.
This is according to outlet 90 min who claim that the Hoops are interested in the St Patrick's Athletic right-back.
He has also caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City after bursting onto the scene two years ago aged just 15.
Curtis signed his first professional contract in 2022 and has been a key contributor for his club over the last couple of seasons.
Meanwhile, Celtic hero John Hartson has mounted a defence of the Green Brigade following comments at the club's AGM.
The Parkhead ultras are currently banned from home and away matches for the foreseeable future due to what Hoops chiefs called "increasingly serious escalation in unacceptable behaviours and non-compliance with applicable regulations.”
And the topic was discussed at the AGM, with mentions of the group leading to a mix of cheering and booing from the crowd in attendance.
But Hartson feels both the club and fans have been "singled out" and has expressed his concerns.
Speaking on Go Radio, he said: "It looks like in a way that they are singling Celtic and the Green Brigade out.
"Yes, they have got their faults. Yes, they have cost Celtic a lot of money over the years in fines but also you have to look at other clubs - and I hope they are - because all the clubs will have good eggs and bad eggs.
"In terms of what they sing, how they act; I played in Scotland for five years and I have been at away grounds and heard what they say and what they are chanting.
"I just hope that Celtic are not the only club being looked at. I hope it is looked at across the board as other clubs fans are no angels either."
