Celtic are evaluating Cliftonville duo Ryan Corrigan and Shay Reid on trial this summer to bolster the club’s youth and B-team ranks.

It had already been reported last month that youth striker Reid was to be given an opportunity at the Scottish champions after a prolific campaign at U16 and U18 level, where he netted 36 goals in total.

Several other clubs including Scottish Premiership rivals Hibernian are also tracking his progress, having represented Northern Ireland at the U16 age group.

Corrigan, 17 and also a Northern Ireland youth international, will join Reid on a week-long trial with the Bhoys youth sides having already made senior appearances for Cliftonville despite his young age.

Also a striker, the teenager has made five appearances for his club and even scored in Friday’s NIFL Charity Shield against Larne. He recently signed his first professional contract with the club. The two trials were announced by the club academy’s social media account on Sunday.

Celtic on the lookout for youngsters with potential

Last summer Celtic took several youngsters on trial including Australian defender Liam Bonetig, who was eventually handed a three-year contract. So there is an established pathway from trial to becoming a Bhoy.

There have been changes to the youth set-up at Celtic over the last six months with Darren O’Dea taking up a newly created role as Professional Player Pathway Manager.

Former winger Jonny Hayes has also joined the coaching staff to support B team boss Stephen McManus.

Celtic B will again enter the Scottish Lowland Football League next term as well as a new look UEFA Youth League, which undergoes similar changes to the parent Champions League tournament.

Brendan Rodgers spoke back in April about being keen to utilise more talents from the club’s Academy than in recent years.

The club have also invested millions in a brand new training facility at Barrowfield which will be used by the Academy and Celtic FC Women.