Celtic have had their attempt at a deal for Queen's Park starlet Cameron Bruce rejected, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Bruce profiled

The 16-year-old put pen to paper on his first professional contract at Hampden just three months ago after working his way up through the ranks since the age of nine.

The left-back made his breakthrough into Owen Coyle’s senior squad back in March, first as a substitute, before going on to make his full debut the following week.

His performances for the Spiders appear to have caught the eye of two clubs from the Scottish Premiership in particular, and a transfer conflict could now be on the horizon.

The Latest: Celtic offer turned down

According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic, alongside rivals Rangers, have both ‘had bids rejected’ by Queen's Park for Bruce, with the sides now in a ‘tug of war’ to battle it out for his signature.

The source states that the teenager is also ‘being tracked’ by several Premier League outfits down south, though it’s currently understood that the black and white stripes have ‘no intention’ of cashing in.

The Verdict: Setback for Postecoglou

Having this initial opening offer turned down will have come as a massive blow for Ange Postecoglou, but the Hoops must continue to pursue Bruce and fend off their competitors for his services.

The defender, dubbed a ‘graceful’ player by Queen's Park director of football Marijn Beuker, would be an academy addition given his age, but has already made five appearances for Scotland at U17s international level.

Already representing his country, Bruce would be an exciting player for the future and one that could go on to become the long-term successor of current first-choice left-back Greg Taylor at Celtic Park.