ST Johnstone's youth defender Callan Hamill is training at Arsenal's academy with a view to a potential transfer next summer. The 15-year-old right back represents Scotland at his age group and has been allowed to spend time experiencing the environment having impressed scouts.
What's the situation?
Hamill can only move cross-border at the end of his under-16 season which would mean any compensation deal would take place next summer.
Why it matters for ST Johnstone
Rangers and Celtic are both interested in the player, who can also play centre-back. If he were to move to Arsenal he would add to the growing list of Scottish teenagers heading south before reaching the first team since Brexit.
Current context
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st in Championship, 77 pts, 22W-11D-3L from 36 games |
| Recent form | 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first) |
| Last result | Ayr Utd 0-1 ST Johnstone (2026-05-01) |
| Goals this season | 67 scored, 25 conceded (+42 goal difference) |
| Lead at the top | 11 points clear of Partick |
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