With reports over the last couple of days suggesting attacking prospect Mikey Johnston could be set for a temporary Celtic exit this summer, plenty of supporters are in favour of him seeking regular first-team football elsewhere.
The latest comes from The Daily Record, who report that the Hoops are set to offer the winger to Hibs for the season as part of the deal that will see John McGinn come to Glasgow.
The paper say that two other Scottish Premiership sides, Aberdeen and St Mirren, are interested in taking him on a loan basis for the season.
Johnston has excited fans watching pre-season action this summer, most recently impressive in the 4-1 victory against Standard Liege at Celtic Park on Saturday.
He’s had a handful of exposure to competitive action in a Celtic shirt, but now 19 needs regular week-to-week football if he’s to continue his development and with competition fierce in Brendan Rodgers’ first team squad, he’s still not quite there.
Fans are supportive of such a move and have taken to Twitter to recent days to share their thoughts on it all…
Was looking forward to seeing wee mikey johnston in the first team this season, good enough to make the cut here no doubt???????? but if hes gonny be playing every single week at another SPFL team a loan deal might no be too bad either. Still only 19.
— Swifty (@swiftybhoy) July 16, 2018
I would loan him out personally, It did wonders for Ajer. I honestly think it would be the same for Johnston
— Liam Gilroy (@lieon89) July 16, 2018
Game time for mikey Johnston not the worst thing tbh, let's no pretend he's a guarantee starter in current Celtic team.
— Declan Hughes ⛵️ (@declanhughes_88) July 15, 2018
Can see Mikey Johnston being loaned out to Hibs as part of the McGinn deal if he does go on loan. Definitely think he's good enough to get a chance here but a 6/12 month loan will do him good.
— Jamie (@Jamie67_) July 16, 2018
Mikey Johnston looks really promising but I'd support him going on loan. He's not gonna get in ahead of Moussa or Eddy
— Rachael (@maradoddsy7) July 15, 2018
If @CelticFC were to loan mickey johnston out for next season. I would love him to go to @HibsOfficial. I think neil lennon would be perfect for him to work with & improve his game.
— mckeezy (@dynamiteright) July 16, 2018
Looking likely Mikey Johnston will go out on loan. I hope its at a decent level and sure he will do well and come back better.
— Celtic FC Follower (@YBawbag) July 16, 2018
Looks like one of the best prospects in all of Scottish football. Think he defo needs actual game time under his belt though
— Andrew Miller (@ItsMillaaaaTime) July 16, 2018
Playing games will improve him more. Get him loaned out
— Jimmybob1973 (@Jimmybob19731) July 16, 2018
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