Skysports.com understands Celtic have stepped up their interest
in Hibernian duo Scott Brown and Kevin Thomson.
The Hibs pair are hoping to secure moves away from Easter Road
after a contract dispute with the club.
Thomson and Brown were keen to sign new improved deals at the
Edinburgh outfit, but Hibs were unwilling to meet their
demands.
A number of clubs including Celtic and Rangers have expressed an
interest in the midfield pair, but Hibs are hoping to keep hold of
them until the end of the season at least.
However, the two players have publicly declared they would like to
move to Celtic.
Celtic are thought to have tabled a double bid for the players last
week and the SPL champions are believed to have increased their
efforts to land the duo.
Bhoys chief executive Peter Lawwell is believed to be locked in
talks with his Hibs counterpart Rod Petrie in a bid to thrash out a
deal to bring Thomson and Brown to Parkhead before the close of the
transfer window.