Celtic have taken young Tinidadian striker Shahdon Winchester on trial.
The 18-year-old will spend a fortnight training with the club and has inevitably been compared to former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke.
Winchester has already picked up a full international cap and has attracted interest from Ajax and a number of Premiership clubs.
Russel Latapy, manager of Trinidad and Tobago told The Sun: “Shahdon is a fantastic young talent, a real little star. Our fans love him because he’s one of the brightest young stars our country has produced.
“With the right guidance, the right opportunity and the right club he can go a long way.
“You need luck in football and it depends what Lennon wants him to do but he’s got the ability, no doubt about it.
“If I had to make a comparison I’d say Shahdon is like Dwight Yorke.
“He’s got a lot of the same attributes. He runs at people, is super-strong and loves scoring goals. If he takes this chance and impresses, then he would be a fantastic player for Celtic.”
It has to be said that other than Thomas Rogne there isn’t much evidence of many trialists being converted into signings in recent times.
Former Rangers and Hibs midfielder Latapy however is confident that Winchester can make his mark.
Latapy added: “He’s one of the kids who plays local to me and works with the national squad all the time.
“”He’s powerful for a young man and has great composure on the ball. He’s not afraid to work hard and maybe he’s just a little bit shy.
“But his confidence should soar if he gets the chance at Celtic. He’ll win a lot of games.”
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