Celtic star Luke McCowan 'will end up agreeing January move' - expert

Expert Keith Wyness predicts Celtic will loan out McCowan in January to boost his valuation ahead of a summer sale.

Luke McCowan's future at Celtic looks increasingly uncertain, with former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness predicting the midfielder will be loaned out in January. McCowan has struggled for playing time this season, making just 87 minutes of appearances after being criticised for his role in Celtic's Champions League qualifying exit in August. Despite manager Martin O'Neill suggesting McCowan still has a future at Parkhead, the 28-year-old has been reduced to a bit-part player after making 42 appearances in all competitions last season.

Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, believes Celtic will use a loan move to help generate interest in McCowan ahead of a potential summer sale. He argues the club needs to show faith in squad players or accept they will move on, and suggests a loan within Scotland could work well to get McCowan back to match fitness and prove his value. The prediction reflects broader concerns about how Celtic are treating fringe players who made costly mistakes earlier in the season.