BOLTON'S bright young striker Alex Samizadeh is joining Scottish side Kilmarnock on loan for the season.

Samizadeh has been prolific for the Wanderers reserve and youth teams.

7 Alex Samizadeh is joining Kilmarnock on loan from Bolton Credit: Rex Features

7 The hotshot is going north of the border on a season-long loan Credit: Getty Images

However, boss Phil Parkinson thinks he needs first team games.

Killie chief Lee McCulloch will put Samizadeh into his squad for the start of the season as he puts a new look team together.

The 18-year-old was born in Iran but raised in England.

He is also tipped for international honours.

Meanwhile, Parkinson is winning the race for Australia’s captain and midfield general Mark Milligan.

The Bolton manager hopes to convince free agent Milligan into joining him as he flew in for talks after playing at the Confederations Cup.

7 Kilmarnock boss Lee McCulloch will put him straight in his first-team squad Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

7 Phil Parkinson is wasting no time in the transfer market this summer Credit: Reuters

Milligan, 31, is keen to come to test himself in the Championship after a spell in Middle East with Baniyas.

Bolton face competition for the Socceroos star and are keen to try and complete the move this week as it falls within their budget.

7 Bolton are winning the race for Australia captain Mark Milligan Credit: Getty Images

7 Birmingham and Burton Albion are also interested in Mark Milligan Credit: Getty Images

7 Mark Milligan is a free agent and wants to test himself in England Credit: Getty Images

Birmingham City and Burton Albion are also interested in the versatile midfielder.

His representatives are due in London this week to discuss his next move with potential suitors.

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