CRYSTAL PALACE and Celtic are keeping an eye on Aaron Hickey’s future at Hearts — and the chance of a cheap steal.
Defender Hickey is wanted by both the Londoners as well as the Glasgow giants, but they have been put off by the valuation on his head.
Crystal Palace and Celtic will battle it out for the signature of Hickey (left)Credit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
However, Hearts’ request for their players to take 50 per cent pay cuts due to the coronavirus outbreak has alerted his admirers to a possible bargain deal.
Versatile Hickey, 17, could even be a free agent if Hearts cannot pay his wages in the coming months.
The teenage full-back, who struggled with a knee injury, has made 30 appearances this season.
In January Hickey was rumoured to be a surprise transfer target for Serie A giants AC Milan.
The Italians were after a new left-back to replace Ricardo Rodriguez who’s currently on loan at PSV Eindhoven.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
