Luke McCowan’s name has cropped up in Celtic circles this window, and the Bhoys have continued to keep tabs the Dundee captain’s situation over the summer.
The 26-year-old has started off the new campaign in fine form, registering two goals and three assists in five appearances. Tony Docherty addressed McCowan’s future earlier this week, maintaining a coy stance on rumours involving the former Ayr United man amid advances from Hibernian and Bolton.
Dundee rejected both offers, with Anthony Joseph mentioning in the same breath that Celtic are still ‘monitoring’ the midfielder is out of contract at Dens Park in 2025.
In a market where the Bhoys have access to tools that can help them scour the world for talent, they mustn’t lose sight of viable options on their doorstep. McCowan has made an impression in the Scottish Premiership and could be a bargain homegrown pick-up.
Now, further developments on his evolving situation have now come to light in recent hours.
Dundee reject latest offer for Luke McCowan
Per Sky Sports, Dundee have rejected a second bid from Hibernian, with both clubs still said to be ‘far apart’ on a valuation for McCowan.
It is unclear if David Gray’s men will return to the negotiating table with a third offer. Celtic have been lurking in the background, so it will be intriguing to see if Brendan Rodgers firms up his initial admiration in the coming weeks.
Starring for Dundee in 2023/24, McCowan fashioned 59 chances and completed 34 dribbles on league duty as the Tayside outfit recorded an impressive top-six finish despite being newly promoted.
Celtic haven’t externally added to their homegrown quota in quite some time. McCowan offers flexibility in that respect after proving his capabilities in the Scottish top flight.
Nevertheless, with Hibernian upping the ante regarding their interest, the Bhoys may have to move swiftly if they want him before other proposals land at the door of Dundee boss Docherty.
Only a few weeks remain in the window. With Adam Idah in advanced talks to join Celtic, expect transfer activity to ramp up before the deadline.
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