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RYAN PORTEOUS is a name that is on the minds of both Rangers and Celtic fans for a number of reasons.
Whether it be after one of his trademark no-nonsence tackles, post-match comments or stand-out displays in the heart of the Hibs backline - he isn't far away from either either Celtic or Rangers fans' thoughts.
But the Scotland International has started a transfer frenzy after Lee Johnson confirmed that the 23-year-old had turned down a significantly improved new contract at Easter Road.
Hibs confirmed that the stopper would be moving on to pastures new, in a statement saying: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Ryan Porteous will not sign a new contract with the club.
"The 23 year-old defender, whose current contract ends in the summer of 2023, has turned down a highly-improved new deal to extend his stay with Hibs."
Porteous shone on the big stage - helping Steve Clarke and Scotland qualify for the World Cup play-offs with an imperious display against Ukraine in the last of the World Cup qualifiers at the end of September.
His displays have alerted both Celtic and Rangers supporters many of whom are clamouring for their side to pull out all the stops to bring in the defender.
Teams south of the border are also taking note of Porteous' development, with Stoke City and Sheffield United quoted with an interest.
But one SPFL boss has revealed that he has been told that the Easter Road centre-back's next move may already be signed, sealed and delivered.
Clyde boss Jim Duffy believes Porteous is going to join Rangers, with rivals Celtic set to miss out on the centre half.
The former Morton and Dumbarton boss has added fuel to the fire with the January transfer window around the corner - revealing that he's heard "through the grapevine" that Porteous is headed to Ibrox.
Speaking on Clyde Super Scoreboard Duffy interrupted a caller called Davie who was clamouring for Celtic to pull out all the stops and sign the centre half.
He said: "Not to throw cold water on Davie’s suggestion (Porteous joining Celtic) because I agree with it.
"But I have heard that there is a little bit of a suggestion that he may be going across the road to their greatest rivals.
"So, I have heard that, whether there’s that much in it but that’s something that’s in the air on the football grapevine should we say.”
Whether it be after one of his trademark no-nonsence tackles, post-match comments or stand-out displays in the heart of the Hibs backline - he isn't far away from either either Celtic or Rangers fans' thoughts.
But the Scotland International has started a transfer frenzy after Lee Johnson confirmed that the 23-year-old had turned down a significantly improved new contract at Easter Road.
Hibs confirmed that the stopper would be moving on to pastures new, in a statement saying: "Hibernian FC can confirm that Ryan Porteous will not sign a new contract with the club.
"The 23 year-old defender, whose current contract ends in the summer of 2023, has turned down a highly-improved new deal to extend his stay with Hibs."
Porteous shone on the big stage - helping Steve Clarke and Scotland qualify for the World Cup play-offs with an imperious display against Ukraine in the last of the World Cup qualifiers at the end of September.
His displays have alerted both Celtic and Rangers supporters many of whom are clamouring for their side to pull out all the stops to bring in the defender.
Teams south of the border are also taking note of Porteous' development, with Stoke City and Sheffield United quoted with an interest.
But one SPFL boss has revealed that he has been told that the Easter Road centre-back's next move may already be signed, sealed and delivered.
Clyde boss Jim Duffy believes Porteous is going to join Rangers, with rivals Celtic set to miss out on the centre half.
The former Morton and Dumbarton boss has added fuel to the fire with the January transfer window around the corner - revealing that he's heard "through the grapevine" that Porteous is headed to Ibrox.
Speaking on Clyde Super Scoreboard Duffy interrupted a caller called Davie who was clamouring for Celtic to pull out all the stops and sign the centre half.
He said: "Not to throw cold water on Davie’s suggestion (Porteous joining Celtic) because I agree with it.
"But I have heard that there is a little bit of a suggestion that he may be going across the road to their greatest rivals.
"So, I have heard that, whether there’s that much in it but that’s something that’s in the air on the football grapevine should we say.”