With Celtic in desperate need of a striker this window, there has been a host of names that have been doing the rounds. A notable one is Hibs’ Kieron Bowie, with one pundit issuing a message regarding his future.

Bowie has been linked with a move to several clubs due to his form at Hibs this season. He’s scored eight goals and registered three assists so far this campaign, placing him fifth in the top-scorer charts; four of those goals have come in his last six matches.

The Edinburgh side, currently five points clear in fifth, reportedly values their striker at £6.5 million. This has raised questions and seems a gamble, given that other options potentially available outside of Scotland may be there at a lower price.

Though perhaps Bowie’s strike-rate would be higher at Celtic with more frequent service into dangerous areas? The twice-capped Scotland international will have ambitions of being on the plane for the World Cup, and Hibs will be reluctant to sell midway through the season, hence the hefty asking price.

Michael Stewart has weighed in on Bowie’s future, offering advice on what he should do ahead of Scotland’s appearance at their first finals in 28 years.

Stewart said (PremierSportsTV):

“I’d be astonished if Hibs sell him in January. If somebody were to reach that number, then it poses the question.

“My advice to Kieran Bowie would be – there’s no rush. The best thing he can do, for his career, is to stay at Hibs for the next 18 months.

It would be the ideal window to just get your head down and just concentrate on your football at Hibs.”

Celtic may look elsewhere in the market to bolster their attacking options. Martin O’Neill confirmed an interest in NK Celje striker Franko Kovacevic after the win over Falkirk last night. The Bowie links will likely rumble on, but it’s doubtful that the Hoops will be willing to match their asking price.