CELTIC are poised to enter the race to sign Hibs star John McGinn.

SunSport can reveal that the Scotland midfielder has been placed on a list of potential targets by Brendan Rodgers.

3 Celtic are poised to enter the race for John McGinn Credit: Andy Barr - The Sun Glasgow

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It’s understood no bid has been tabled yet — but talks could take place with Hibs chiefs in the near future.

Celtic are likely to include former Hibs loanee Scott Allan as a sweetener — should they make an offer.

SunSport revealed new Sunderland boss Jack Ross is also preparing a bid to take McGinn south.

But a move to Parkhead would hold huge appeal for the 23-year-old, who grew up a Celtic fan.

3 Scott Allan could be going back to Easter Road in any potential deal Credit: Willie Vass

Hibs boss Neil Lennon is all but resigned to losing McGinn after he earned a PFA Player of the Year nomination last term.

The Scotland man — who is set to face Peru in the early hours of tomorrow — is entering the last 12 months of his deal. Hibs will demand a seven-figure fee for their prized asset this summer.

But the prospect of an Easter Road return for Allan as part of any deal would be an added incentive.

Rodgers has plenty of midfield options but there are doubts over Stuart Armstrong’s future.

The Celtic star is also entering the last year of his deal and McGinn would be a ready-made replacement.

Meanwhile, defender Erik Sviatchenko admits he’ll never forget his years at Celtic after quitting to join FC Midtjylland where he had been on loan since January.

3 McGinn is currently on international duty with Scotland Credit: Kenny Ramsay - The Sun Glasgow

The defender, 26, said: “I’m grateful to the club for giving me some of the biggest experiences as a player. The highs were amazing and unforgettable.

“I will be able to reflect upon two years with pride and admiration.

“I am an ‘Invincible’ and I did it with some amazing team-mates, coaches and the world’s best fans.”

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