Bolton Wanderers boss Gary Megson is launching a £7 million bid for Celtic midfielder Scott Brown.

The Mirror says Megson will enter the bidding to sign Brown in the New Year and rival Tottenham, Everton and Stoke for the Scotland international.

Brown, 24, is wanted by the Trotters as a replacement for Sean Davis who could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.

The midfielder could go in January as part of manager Tony Mowbray's overhaul at Parkhead.