Celtic are in talks with East Kilbride over a potential co-operation agreement.
The Scottish Premiership champions recently confirmed a similar arrangement with League Two side Dumbarton, with goalkeeper Aidan Rice, 20, and midfielder Owen Hartington, 18, joining the Sons.
Now, The Celtic Way has reported that there is growing confidence that a deal can be reached with League One outfit East Kilbride.
Several Celtic youngsters are under consideration to join Mick Kennedy’s side, whose attacking, possession-based style is viewed as a strong fit for the Parkhead club’s approach.
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Premiership teams can enter co-operation agreements with clubs in the Championship, League One, and League Two, allowing them to send up to three Scottish players aged 21 or under.
Celtic partnered with Ayr United last term, sending midfielders Jude Bonnar and Kyle Ure to Somerset Park for first-team experience.
Winger Thomas Hatton has now followed them to Ayr on a season-long loan. Martin O’Neill has high hopes for Hatton after the 19-year-old caught the eye during pre-season.
He said: "He’s prepared to take people on. I think that’s like a dying art, which is great."
