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Luke McCowan latest: Celtic close in on capture of Dundee star

The Dens Park midfielder has been the subject of intense speculation this summer.

Luke McCowan applauds the Dundee fans at full-time at Easter Road. Image: David Young/Shutterstock
Luke McCowan applauds the Dundee fans on his final appearance for the club. Image: David Young/Shutterstock

Celtic are closing in on a deadline day capture of Dundee star Luke McCowan.

The Dark Blues rejected an improved offer from Hibs for their star man earlier in the day.

And now the Hoops have made their move.

The 26-year-old has been the subject of intense transfer speculation all summer.

That’s after netting 10 Premiership goals last season and starting this campaign off in the same vein.

Luke McCowan pings a long ball. Image: David Young/Shutterstock
Luke McCowan pings a long ball. Image: David Young/Shutterstock

Earlier in the day, Dundee booted out an £800,000 bid from Hibs for the midfielder.

That was amid reports Celtic were readying a bid of their own.

That has landed and McCowan is nearing the switch to Parkhead after the Dark Blues accepted the bid.

Replacement?

As that happens, the Dark Blues are preparing to replace McCowan should he depart.

And they are planning to turn to Scott Fraser to fill that void, according to the Scottish Sun.

The former Dundee United man was a Dee growing up and has enjoyed a successful career down south since leaving Tannadice.

The 29-year-old hasn’t featured yet this season for Charlton Athletic after spending the second half of last term on loan at Hearts.

An agreement is reportedly in place for the midfielder to leave the Addicks to allow him to travel back to his home city.

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