Hughes: Loan spell at Inverness CT would be best thing for Stokes
The Highland club are interested in securing the Celtic striker until the end of the season.
Inverness manager John Hughes believes a loan spell with the Highland club would be the best thing for Anthony Stokes.
The striker has fallen out of favour at Celtic following his two-week suspension from the club for a social media outburst at his sidelined involvement with the Hoops.
Hughes has admitted his interest in taking the 27-year-old on loan, having coached Stokes at Falkirk and Hibernian, outlining why it would be a good move for the striker.
Speaking after his side's goalless draw with fourth-tier Stirling in the Scottish Cup fourth round, Hughes said: "We have made contact with Celtic and I think ourselves and Celtic believe it's the best thing for him to work with me again.
"I will keep my eye on him in Inverness and I can get him going again.
"That's what we are all thinking is best for him. But I think he might be thinking about his options now he can go on loan - no Stokesy, the best place is to be playing and scoring goals in the Premiership.
"It could get him into the Republic of Ireland's European Championship squad. He needs a kick up the backside. He needs to be playing football and that's what we are offering him."