All the latest news, transfer speculation and more from around the SPFL
Tuesday, 28th July 2020, 9:17 am
Tuesday, 28th July 2020, 7:29 pm
The demotions were upheld meaning the new Scottish Premiership campaign will kick off on Saturday without Hearts in the top-flight. The events of the last few months won’t be forgotten, certainly not in some quarters, a line has been drawn allowing clubs and fans to look ahead.
We will have all the latest from around Scottish football throughout the day as it happens, including transfer news.
Last updated: Tuesday, 28 July, 2020, 19:17
- Rangers near signing
- Celtic close in on double capture
Rangers interest ‘real’ in Maja
Rangers’ interest in Bordeaux striker Josh Maja is real according to a journalist in France.
The ex-Sunderland ace has been touted as a possible replacement for Alfredo Morelos.
Hanif Berkane of France Football told Bordeaux fans website WebGirondins: ““For Maja, it’s very real. I think that if Lille have made official the transfer of Morelos, the offer will quickly arrive on Bordeaux’s desk. ”
Rangers near signing No.5
Amiens star Bongani Zungu appears close to completing a move to Rangers.
The South African box-to-box midfielder is in Glasgow, according to 4th Official.
French outlet L’Equipe report the deal will be worth £3.6million.
If Zungu does complete the move he will become the club’s fifth deal this summer.
Celtic weighing up offer for Bundesliga striker
Celtic are considering a bid for Swedish international striker Sebastian Andersson.
According to reports in Sweden, the Scottish champions could put in a bid of around £5.3m for the Union Berlin forward.
The 29-year-old scored 13 goals in 36 games in the Bundesliga and has three in nine for Sweden.
There has been reported interest from the Premier League and around Europe, including Lille who are keen on Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos.
Celtic sealing a deal for Andersson ahead of Lille could push the Ligue 1 side closer to Morelos.
Rangers won’t be signing Kamberi
The Hibs forward was on loan at Ibrox last season but is not seen as an option for a permanent deal.
Duo set for Celtic medicals
Vasilios Barkas and Albian Ajeti could complete their moves to Celtic this week.
It is understood both are set to undergo their medicals on Wednesday.
Lille chief on Morelos move
Lille president Gerard Lopez has confirmed talked with Alfredo Morelos over a move to the Ligue 1 side.
With just a few days until Rangers get their 2020/21 campaign underway, the Colombian could be set to leave.
Lopez told French media: “As for Morelos, it’s true he’s a player who interests us. It’s also true that he’s interested in LOSC. But we’re in the middle of a discussion, nothing is done.”
Celtic close in on double signing
Celtic are set to sign West Ham forward Albian Ajeti on loan, report the Guardian.
The Swiss international has struggled at the Hammers since joining from Basel for £8m.
It is understood Celtic will have the option to make the deal permanent for £5m.
Neil Lennon is also closing in on goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas.
The Greek international is on the verge of a move which could cost as much as £5.5m.
O’Donnell targets Championship move
Scotland international Stephen O’Donnell is targeting a move to the English Championship.
The right-back is a free agent having left Kilmarnock on freedom of contract after turning down a new deal.
O’Donnell had previously played in England with Luton Town.
He told the Daily Record: “I feel a wee bit like I have unfinished business in England – I didn’t feel I did myself as much justice as I should have done. I would love to see if I was good enough to play in the Championship.”
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