CELTIC’S Callum McGregor is in the middle of a £10million scrap between Watford and Bournemouth.

Cherries boss Eddie Howe is keen to land the much-improved midfielder, 24, for next season as he looks to shake up his side and bring in new legs.

3 Watford and Bournemouth are battling each other for the signature of Celtic ace Callum McGregor Credit: PA:Press Association

Bournemouth may lose Harry Arter in the summer and other squad men will move on, leaving space for McGregor.

And the Hornets — with former Bhoys striker Tommy Johnson scouting for them — are also buzzing about McGregor, who can play central or wide midfield and is starring for Brendan Rodgers’ team.

McGregor has already played in England for Notts County in a loan spell and has an appetite to try his luck over the border again.

Celtic would look for a decent fee for a player who has three years left on his contract at Parkhead but the Premier League pair will fight to get him.

3 McGregor, 24, could be up for sale for around £10million in the summer Credit: Getty Images - Getty

3 Midfield linchpin McGregor has banged in 11 goals this season as Celtic eased to the title again Credit: PA:Press Association

The Scottish international has starred under Rodgers this season, amassing a whopping 51 appearances in all competitions.

And McGregor has had his most fruitful campaign in front of goal to date - banging in 11 goals and chalking up eight assists.

Since making his debut for Scotland in 2017, he has went on to be capped on three occasions.

He has won four consecutive Scottish Premiership titles, as well as two League Cups and one Scottish Cup.