Ali McCann
A double winner last season and another late addition to the list, and what’s more is that Celtic seem to be interested in him anyway. I think he’s a definite talent and would be a good squad option.
That he’s coming off the back of two successful cup campaigns is huge; he would arrive at the club with a winner’s mentality and that’s hard to beat.
Like Porteous, he has played enough first team games for his club to leave scouts in no doubt about his talent and his potential. That’s important.
So too is the position he plays; the defensive midfield role where we only have Soro in the ranks now that Brown has departed. He is strong and aggressive, but most important is that his aggression doesn’t translate into a lot of bookings or sending offs.
He’s like Brown in that regard; he keeps a tight rein on himself.
This is huge, and it’s clearly because of that Celtic are scouting him.
McCann would probably not be a steal; he would cost us a few bucks.
But he’s 21, and his best years are in front of him … and he’s already a double winner.