Jack Thomson agrees Kilmarnock pre contract as Derek McInnes beats Premiership rivals to Queen's Park star

The 25-year-old had interest on both sides of the border but has opted for Rugby Park

Kilmarnock have agreed a pre-contract for Queen’s Park’s Jack Thomson.

Killie boss Derek McInnes will sign the midfielder this summer. The 25-year-old will return to the top-flight with the Rugby Park outfit. McInnes believes he is ready to take the step up to the Premiership.

Killie have fought off interest from other Premiership and English clubs to land Thomson. The player is currently recovering from an Achilles injury but is expected to be fit for the final run-in. It is a blow to Queen's Park boss Callum Davidson but he alway expected to lose him. Thomson came through the ranks at Rangers before he moved to Queen’s Park, where he has made his mark with the Championship club.

Kilmarnock are still pushing for the top six although they will need to go on a good run before the split. McInnes’ men are five points behind sixth-placed Hearts with five games to go.

Making the top half could boost Kilmarnock’s financial muscle. Killie have a string of first-team players who are out-of-contract in the summer, including captain Kyle Vassell, Joe Wright and Danny Armstrong.

The Ayrshire club are also keen to land youngster Bobby Wales on an extended deal.