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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Ewan Paton

SPFL starlet chooses move to Arsenal over Rangers & Celtic

St Johnstone starlet Callan Hamill has rejected approaches by both Rangers and Celtic in favour of a move to Arsenal.

The 15-year-old has plenty of options on the table as he approaches his 16th birthday next March when he will be able to sign professional terms.

Hamill is a Scotland youth international and is widely viewed as one of the top talents in his age group.

He's been intermittently training with Arsenal in recent times, with Jack Wilshere, the club's academy manager, impressed by the defender.

Both of Glasgow's big two had shown a strong interest in the teenager. 

However, it's understood the youngster has his heart set on a move to the Premier League giants.

In the meantime, he will remain at St Johnstone for the season ahead, before making the move to London next summer after he's turned 16.

Other English teams also hold an interest in the teen, but the Gunners are viewed as firm favourites to sign Hamill.

Saints will receive around £110,000 in cross-border compensation when the move goes through. 

Had Hamill chosen to remain in Scotland, then the Perth side would've only been due £33,000.


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Meanwhile, Aberdeen will pocket a stunning £7m from Girona for the sale of star player Bojan Miovski, according to a report.

The Daily Mail says the Scottish Premiership side is in the closing stages of finalising the deal for the North Macedonian to join the La Liga side.

The 25-year-old bid an emotional farewell to the Pittodrie faithful following Aberdeen's 3-1 victory over St Mirren on Sunday afternoon.

Jimmy Thelin put the striker on as a late substitute to allow him to get a standing ovation from the support, as he waved goodbye to the Granite City.

The report states that Miovski will complete his move to the Spanish side within the next 48 hours, with Aberdeen securing a club record fee of £7m, although, this is believed to be weighted with add-ons.

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