Airdrie boss Ian Murray says a link between themselves and Celtic can work well for both clubs.
The Diamonds can provide a good place for young stars to learn their trade, while it provides access for Airdrie to top young talent such as Kerr McInroy and Brody Paterson.
Left-back Paterson last week joined the League One club on a loan deal until the end of this season, while McInroy enjoyed a successful six-month loan spell at New Broomfield - and Murray is still hopeful of getting him back.
