Ayr Utd leading George Oakley transfer race as Scott Brown battles Championship rivals for Morton striker

Partick Thistle are also keen on Oakley but there's one thing the Honest Men can offer than Jags likely can't.

Ayr United have made a move to land George Oakley.

United boss Scott Brown wants to sign the out-of-contract Morton striker. Oakley is also wanted by Championship rivals Partick Thistle and has been offered a new deal by Morton boss Dougie Imrie. The 28-year-old did well for ‘Ton last season and Brown believes he could help to give Ayr more of a cutting edge.

Oakley is currently weighing up his options. The Englishman has a wealth of experience in the Championship with spells at Inverness. Oakley has also turned out for Hamilton and Kilmarnock. Imrie has offered him a deal but looks set to lose another key player. Robbie Muirhead has joined Livingston and Robbie Crawford has already signed a deal with Partick Thistle. Ayr look to be in the driving seat as Oakley would be guaranteed top team action, whilst the Jags have Brian Graham as their main man.

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