According to reports, Southampton have fallen £10 million short of Celtic’s asking price for Matt O’Riley. The 23-year-old midfielder is also drawing the attention of Brentford, Everton, Fulham, and West Ham United, as per HITC. In the meantime, Norwich City is seeking around £8 million for their striker Adam Idah, who was on loan to the Scottish champions last season.
The vice-president of Herediano has announced that the club would demand £4 million for Andy Rojas. Interest in the 18-year-old forward is expected to come from various European clubs. Additionally, Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has agreed to terms with Sevilla after attracting interest from Celtic and Rangers, as reported by The National.
It is said that AZ Alkmaar is preparing a bid for Rangers forward Sam Lammers, following reports that Utrecht was priced out of a potential deal. Furthermore, 21-year-old striker Hamza Igamane is set to join Rangers from Moroccan club AS Far, having secured a visa and agreed to personal terms with the club.
In youth football news, 15-year-old midfielder Alfie Hutchison has chosen to join Rangers over Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle United. Hearts are looking to sell off Uganda centre-half Toby Sibbick and Australia full-back Nathaniel Atkinson. Meanwhile, Hibernian stands to gain at least £150,000 from the transfer of Ewan Henderson to Belgian club Beerschot.
Dundee are close to signing 22-year-old left-back Ethan Bristow from Minnesota United, as reported by The Courier. In addition, St Johnstone youth defender Callan Hamill is training at Arsenal’s academy with potential interest from Celtic and Rangers. Fellow St Johnstone defender Ryan McGowan is set to sign for a Championship club.
Ronan Hale, the Irish striker, has received a bid from Ross County, which has been rejected, with competition from Wigan Athletic also in the mix. Furthermore, former Rangers winger Ryan Kent is facing the possibility of being cut from Fenerbahce’s squad by new head coach Jose Mourinho, as per Sabah.
On the international front, Ipswich Town striker George Hirst, aged 25, is open to the idea of playing for Scotland, as he is eligible through his grandfather. Finally, following issues with a summer renovation project on the Copland Road stand, Rangers are reportedly nearing a deal for a new temporary home for the upcoming season, with Hampden Park being considered as the frontrunner, according to the Daily Record.
All these potential transfers and developments in Scottish football showcase a promising and exciting future for the sport in the region. As fans eagerly await the new season, the Scottish football landscape continues to evolve with new signings, youth prospects, and potential changes to club rosters.