“Transfer Drama: Celtic and Rangers Battle to Secure Key Players Ahead of New Premiership Season”
The new Premiership season is almost here, but there are still many deals to finalize beforehand.
Celtic are struggling to retain Reo Hatate amid interest from Leicester City, while Matt O’Riley is drawing attention from various European clubs. Manager Brendan Rodgers aims to create space for new signings like Adam Idah, Paulo Bernardo, and Hugo Bueno, meaning players like Gustaf Lagerbielke might be leaving.
Rangers’ manager Philippe Clement has been aggressive with his clearout, with Connor Goldson set to join Aris Limassol and Todd Cantwell also expected to depart. The club is still pursuing new players, though FC Porto has rejected their bid for Goncalo Borges, and they have withdrawn from a move for Sevilla’s Joan Jordan.
In the latest on Hugo Bueno, Celtic is waiting for a response from Wolves regarding a potential loan for the left-back to compete with Greg Taylor next season. The Daily Mail reports that Celtic has inquired about loaning the Spanish Under-21 player.
Cyriel Dessers, the Rangers striker, has dismissed rumors of his departure, insisting he is content to remain in Glasgow.
Rangers have decided against pursuing Sevilla’s Joan Jordan, who was close to a loan move to Ibrox, according to Andy Newport in Berlin.
Tanner Tessman’s agent has spoken out, suggesting that potential suitors, including Celtic, might be deterred by Venezia’s high asking price for the American midfielder. Tessman, who scored six league goals last season and helped his team return to Serie A, is valued at €6 million (£5 million) and previously almost joined Inter Milan.