Celtic are exploring a move for Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy.
Consistently linked with the Parkhead club in recent years the 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace in the summer.
A boyhood Celtic fan former Wigan and Everton midfielder McCarthy has 43 caps for Ireland.
Former Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy (right) has been linked with a move to Celtic
New Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hopes to bring in new players with the next week
Speaking after a 2-1 defeat to Hearts on Saturday night - their first opening day defeat in the league for 24 years - manager Ange Postecoglou admitted he hopes to land new players in the coming week.