Celtic and Rangers are monitoring the situation of Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan.
Out of contract this summer the 23-year-old was on a list of Parkhead attacking options before the signing of Jota in the January window.
The Portuguese wide player has since undergone surgery on a cruciate ligament injury expected to rule him out until the New Year. Manager Brendan Rodgers admits the club will look to strengthen attacking areas of the team in the summer.
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Dolan has yet to commit to a new deal at Ewood Park. Attracting interest from England and abroad Rangers have also asked questions over the situation of the former England under-20 international.
Yet to appoint a permanent manager – with Davide Ancelotti the new favourite for the post - the club’s recruitment strategy could shift in a different direction under new Director of Football Kevin Thelwell club when an anticipated takeover by Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers group is finalised.
Rated in the £5million to £10million bracket Dolan’s age means that that he could cross the border for a minimal fee under the FIFA training compensation scheme.
A former Manchester City and Preston North End academy player Doland made 47 appearances in all competitions, contributing seven goals and six assists.
Blackburn ended the Championship season in seventh place, two points off the play-offs.
Pragmatic over the club’s fading hopes of keeping fans’ favourite Dolan coach Valerien Ismael said last week: “He knows the environment he's got, the love we give him. But at some point, it depends on the offer he has. Sometimes the offer dictates your decision.
"When you put yourself in a strong position in the transfer market and with your performances, you can get the rewards with a bigger offer, better opportunities. You have to accept this part of the game.
"We will see, it is about negotiations. He is an important player in the team and that's what we can give him."
