Celtic could use the old Bhoys network to pip Feyenoord and Frieburg to the signing of Hungarian Under-21 star Zsolt Korcsmar. The Ujpest prospect is expected to fly to Glasgow to train with the club this month in a bid to convince Tony Mowbray to snap him up in January.

Ex-Celtic coach Willie McStay is now in charge of Hungarian outfit Ujpest and confirmed he is sending the best of his young team to Scotland for a week’s training. McStay has taken the side to second place in the league as the domestic championship reaches the half-way stage but is prepared to help his talented youngsters earn a big money move.

The Hungarian league reaches its winter break at the end of the month and a quartet of players will make their way to Lennoxtown to show what they can do.

McStay told the Scottish Sun: “It is likely up to four of our young players will be flying over for Celtic to have a look at.

“I believe they are talented players.”

The players are likely to include Hungary Under-21 player Korcsmar, who can play either in midfield or central defence. Korcsmar is already being tracked by clubs in Holland and Germany but Celtic could use their connections to seal an £800,000 deal ahead of their rivals.

Also expected to travel is Daniel Kovacs, a 19-year old winger who has just broken in to the Ujpest first team. Kovacs and other would be looked at with a view to the future but highly-rated Korcsmar would be a potential member of the first-team squad.

Tony Mowbray has already declared his intention to make changes to the squad when the transfer opens but it is not yet clear how much the manager will have to spend. Chairman John Reid spoke at the club’s AGM and warned that Celtic will not risk financial ruin chasing success but the club are expected to give the new boss some financial backing.

Several players have been linked with a move away from Parkhead in January and the Hungarian link could provide some cut-price replacements.