In-form Ali McCann will reportedly be watched closely by Celtic when he stars for St Johnstone in today's Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren.
The 21-year-old Northern Ireland international has enjoyed a brilliant season and scored the decisive penalty that dumped Rangers out in the last round.
McCann is set for a key role at the national stadium and the Sunday Post claim the Parkhead side will be keeping close tabs on his development.
But Celtic will face a fight to land the midfielder who is under contract at McDiarmid Park until 2023 and has admirers south of the border.
McCann's star is on the rise thanks to a host of all-action displays under the tutelage of Callum Davidson as the Perth Saints target an improbable domestic Cup double.
Sheffield Wednesday enforcer Liam Shaw signed a pre-contract earlier this year but the deposed Premiership champions are still to name who will be their next manager.
John Kennedy remains in interim charge with Eddie Howe the frontrunner to take the reins for a Celtic side who face a major rebuilding job.
Rangers romped to the earliest title win in Premiership history and star pair Odsonne Edouard and Kris Ajer are expected to receive serious transfer interest in the summer.
