Brighton & Hove Albion submit bid for Celtic youngster

Celtic are well known for their ability to nurture talented youngsters. Over the years, teams from the Premier League and beyond have swooped in sign some of their best youth players. This includes teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and many more. Now, it looks like Brighton & Hove Albion have their eyes on a wonderkid.

Celtic currently sit at the top of the Scottish Premiership table with 88 points from 31 matches so far. They are twelve points ahead of the Rangers, who sit at second, suggesting that Ange Postecoglou’s men are on the right path to retaining the league title.

Amid the possibilities of a potential treble, the rumour mill has continued to revolve around Celtic. And it looks like Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in one of their brightest youth prospects.

As reported by Football Insider, Brighton & Hove Albion have submitted a bid for Celtic’s Ronan Ferns. It is believed that a number of clubs have scouted him but the Seagulls have moved ahead in the race by by submitting an offer.

Brighton & Hove Albion submit bid for Celtic youngster

Ferns is 16 years of age, and the Glasgow-born talent has made his way through the youth ranks at Celtic. The centre-back is very highly rated at the club. However, the youngster is yet to sign a professional contract with the Hoops.

And considering the situation, Brighton & Hove Albion appear to have made their move in hopes of getting a deal done for the youngster and taking him to the Premier League. The Seagulls have shown a tremendous eye for talent in recent years.

Celtic’s desire to bring through their youth stars into the senior team is clear though. As a result, it is expected that the Hoops will do their best to try and make sure that Ferns stays at the club.