Aaron Hickey has shared an image from Bologna's training ground amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Celtic.

The former Hearts ace was with the Hoops as a youngster and it is understood that the Parkhead club are keen to bring him back.

It has been reported that Celtic would need to splash around £4million to have any chance of bringing Hickey back to Glasgow.

Italian newspaper il Resto del Carlino have reported that a bid has been made as Ange Postecoglou looks to rebuild the Celtic squad.

Reports today have suggested that the Hoops face stiff competition from Fiorentina for Hickey's signature with the 19-year-old keen to stay in Italy this season.

Asked about the transfer speculation surrounding him, Hickey said recently: “Well I am fully aware that there has been interest.

“I can see it all – but I have just got to keep my head down and keep my full focus on Bologna just now.”

The Herald:

Hickey shared an image of the Bologna training ground on his Instagram story this morning and tagged the official club page.

The Scotland youth international had been back in Scotland during close season as he recovered from an operation on both shoulders.