5 EPL starlets bang on Scottish Premiership transfer radar as £40m man, Liverpool bagsman and Chelsea prince in mix

They may see us as the poor relations and easy pickings for cheap young talent before it's had a chance to thrive north of the border.

But there's no denying that the Scottish Premiership has proved a useful breeding ground for hopefuls from English clubs trying to catch the eye and make the breakthrough in the self proclaimed best league in the world. The likes of James Maddison, Patrick Roberts, Ellis Simms and Danny Ward have headed over the border to continue cutting their teeth and gone on to enjoy success back in England.

The latest cross border top flight loan looks like being Alfie Donnington, who is in talks with Aberdeen over a temporary switch to Pittodrie from Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham. Of course, for every future England international, there is another that faded into obscurity and is never heard of again. But it can prove a cost effective way of strengthening - especially in January - for our clubs to strengthen. Record Sport looks at a few more prime Premier League candidates that could be ideal candidates to follow Donnington.

The Liverpool striker is on the cusp on Arne Slot's first team squad, but is at the stage where regular minutes would be of benefit - something he's not going to get in a title chasing team. Interest from England is likely to be high after Carabao Cup and FA Cup cameos, including a scoring one in the Reds' home victory over Accrington Stanley. Neil Critchley needs more options up front for Hearts, despite the recent addition of Elton Kabangu and his Liverpool youth links may make an inquiry worth a shot.

On Danns' immediate future, Slot said: “The last thing (going out on loan in January), I don't know at the moment,” he said. “For us, it (today) was all about the players who