Celtic are now showing an interest in Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan, who has been a target for Rangers all summer Celtic are now showing an interest in Hibernian midfielder Scott Allan, who has been a target for Rangers all summer

Celtic have held tentative talks with Hibernian over signing Rangers target Scott Allan, Sky sources understand.

Ibrox manager Mark Warburton has been a long-time admirer of the midfielder and has had three bids, the latest reportedly for £300,000, rejected.

Hibs have reacted to each approach by continually insisting the former Dundee United and West Bromwich Albion player is not for sale to their Championship title rivals.

Sky sources also understand Sky Bet Championship side Rotherham are now considering a second bid for the Scotland U21 international.

Hibernian's Scott Allan is now interesting both of Glasgow's big clubs, Rangers and Celtic

Manager Steve Evans bid £400,000 for the 23-year-old last week but was advised the player was keen to remain in Scotland.

A boyhood Rangers fan, he has asked for a transfer from Hibernian in an attempt to push a transfer to Warburton's team though.

It is understood Hibernian would be willing to sell to a side from outside their own league and Celtic clearly fall into that category.

Celtic boss Ronny Deila tight-lipped over any transfer targets for the champions.

Their assistant manager John Collins, himself a former Hibernian player, watched Allan in the Easter Road side’s 2-1 defeat at Dumbarton on Saturday.

Parkhead boss Ronny Deila refused to rule out a move for the player after his team’s 2-2 draw with Kilmarnock on Wednesday.

The Norwegian told Sky Sports News HQ: “I can’t tell you anything about transfers, there are so many rumours now.

“I think it’s best to say no comment and then we’ll see what will happen when we come to September 1.”

Hibs are interested in bringing midfielder Dylan McGeouch back to the capital from Celtic on a permanent basis after he spent last season there on loan.

A former Rangers youngster, any deal struck for McGeouch would be separate to a possible agreement for Allan.