Celtic could be bracing themselves for the possibility of losing midfielder Callum McGregor, according to a report in the print version of The Sun, which was recited by HITC.

Bournemouth have been eyeing up the Bhoys playmaker for a while, and having suffered a serious injury to Lewis Cook, it appears that Celtic Park is the place they are going to go for a replacement, when the transfer window reopens in January.

The midfielder has been in wonderful form for Celtic this season, and has played more matches in the Scottish Premiership than any other member of the squad, which is a testament to the ability he has shown this term.

His presence has been important for the Bhoys, as they have been without their captain Scott Brown for much of the campaign. McGregor has stepped in nicely and impressed to the extent that the Scottish champions didn’t really miss their skipper while he was on the sidelines.

The Scotland international has found the back of the net once this term and he has set up five more goals for Celtic in the league, a period of form that has taken them back to the top of the table where they intend to stay.

The Bhoys could be hit in those hopes though, as it looks likely that Bournemouth will make a move for McGregor. The Cherries are said to have been quoted a fee of £10 million, which in truth is nothing to them when they have such a key player to replace.

Celtic fans will be hoping their side can hold onto their squad in January, as they look to fend off the challenge of Rangers for dominance in Glasgow, but they are expected to be heavily tested.

If Bournemouth do pay £10m for McGregor, then that income could be substantial enough for them to keep hold of the remainder of their squad, which could be the lesser of the two evils long term.