Celtic have entered the race for Hibernian’s 23-year-old “Rolls-Royce” midfielder Josh Mulligan, with Leeds United also keen.

According to Team Talk, Josh Mulligan has a new suitor in the form of Celtic, while Leeds United are also keen. The Scottish international, dubbed a ‘Rolls-Royce’ of a midfielder, could be a player in demand ahead of the January window, with the Scottish giants eager to outmaneuver the English side.

Josh Mulligan has made a name for himself with some important performances for Hibernian during this season. The Scottish side signed the 23-year-old “Rolls-Royce” midfielder from fellow Premiership side Dundee United on a free transfer, but there was a compensation agreement in place between the two teams.

He has since proved his worth as a top-notch midfielder for Hibernian, which has already seen comparisons with the likes of John McGinn of Aston Villa. Moreover, there are some teams keen to sign him as soon as January, with Leeds United interested in Mulligan.

Mulligan is steadily becoming one of the top-rated midfielders from the Premiership, and could soon be on his way out of Hibernian. The Scottish side are relaxed about his situation, given he signed a deal until 2029, although they are hoping to retain him at least until the summer.

However, given the nature of the market as well as the growing interest in the 23-year-old “Rolls-Royce” midfielder, there’s every chance he could leave. In any case, Hibernian are expected to demand a significant fee, especially from English suitors like Leeds United, although the Yorkshire side are not alone with Celtic now joining in the race.

Could Celtic beat their English rivals for Josh Mulligan?

Celtic are an attractive prospect for any Scottish player, let alone Mulligan. They are usually in the business of acquiring the best talents from around, and the 23-year-old “Rolls-Royce” midfielder is certainly one of them. However, there’s the big challenge of beating off English clubs in a race for a player.

Celtic could invest heavily in the player as well as offer him a key pathway to success, although the lure of the Premier League might play a huge role. IT remains to be seen where Mulligan wants to go next, as there’s a possibility he could have more suitors other than Celtic or Leeds United, as a January move could be on the cards.