Ally McCoist makes Evan Ferguson Celtic transfer admission

The Irish striker is currently out of favour at Brighton and Hove Albion after a less-than-successful loan spell at West Ham United last season.
Ferguson made a noticeable impact in the 2022/23 season, netting 10 goals in 25 matches.
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However, his future remains uncertain, with several pundits suggesting a potential move to Celtic.
McCoist, a former professional footballer and manager, expressed his concern about this prospect.
He said [Scottish Sun]: "I'm a fan.
"I want him to get fit.
"I really like Evan Ferguson, and I really want him to get fit and stay fit.
"He can finish.
"Out of all the younger ones coming through, I thought Evan Ferguson was the one to watch.
"Obviously, he's got one or two injuries going on that have held him back a bit, but if he keeps himself fit, he will score goals anywhere.
"The unfortunate thing for my mob [Rangers] is, he could come in and hurt us.
"Definitely.
"It wouldn't surprise me at all.
"I'm a big fan."
Shay Given, who spent time at Celtic as a teenager, also believes Ferguson would be a good fit for the Scottish Premiership champions.
He said: "Evan just needs to find a home, if I'm being honest.
"Be it here [at Celtic] or somewhere else.
"He needs someone to say, 'You're my player.'
"He went to West Ham for Graham Potter and you thought that was the perfect fit because Graham had him at Brighton.
"But then he didn't play so much at West Ham either.
"Michail Antonio and someone else was injured, yet they played Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus - not Ferguson.
"What happens next for Evan?"
Given went on to express his belief in the young striker's potential, suggesting he needs to be the focal point of a team.
He said: "I just think he needs to go, be it a loan for a season or some club buys him, and you build the team around him.
"I think he's a top player, I really do.
"I did some Malaysian TV recently with Bobby Zamora, and he goes into Brighton once a week and coaches the strikers.
"Bobby said Evan was the best finisher at the club.
"I just feel he's ready now to burst onto the scene for a full season with somebody.
"For us, with Ireland, it would be great too."
However, Given admitted he was unsure if Celtic could afford Ferguson, saying: "I don't know if the finances would be to buy him, but if you said for a loan for the season, it would be perfect."

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