Fees revealed for incoming Rangers striker and departed Celtic midfielder, with free agent linked to the champions...
Rangers will pay Portland Timbers $13m (£9.6m) for Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy, plus add-ons, with a sell-on percentage also agreed for the 22-year-old. (Tom Bogert)
Celtic were unable to reach an agreement for midfield target Gvidas Gineitis after talks with Torino stalled despite reaching an advanced stage. (Anthony Joseph)
Celtic failed with late loan offer to bring left-back Greg Taylor back to the club from Greek side PAOK. (Gazzetta - in Greek)
Former Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone may be a player of interest to Celtic after becoming a free agent. (Michael Shearer)

#celtic #rangers #fees

It's been reported that Celtic look to be shifting their signing policy in the wake of the disastrous and humiliating defeat in Linz, a loss which seen the club miss out on a big money bonanza. The current Celtic Board has now cost the club around £80m due to their failures in adequately strengthening the squad for the last two Champions League playoffs.
Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
It's now believed that bids for long term target Gvidas Gineitis of Torino is now in the balance, due to the catastrophic failure to overcome LASK despite at one point leading 4-0 on aggregate.
Arne Engels of West Ham United is challenged by Conor Coventry of Charlton Athletic during the Sky Bet Championship 2026/27 match between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic at London Stadium on August 22, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
The 22 year old Lithuanian international was said to be a top target of Martin O'Neill, as the veteran Irishman looks to fill the void left by Arne Engels departure to West Ham, who was under contract at Celtic yet was allowed to leave as those in the boardroom eyed the £££s on offer.

#west #sassuolo #engels

Rangers have agreed a deal to sign Portland Timbers' Venezuela forward Kevin Kelsy, 22. (Athletic - subscription required)
Two Serie A clubs have bid for Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, 22. (Footmercato - in French)
Red Bull Salzburg have emerged as a possible destination for Torino and Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, who is a long-time Celtic target. (Sportal - in Italian)
And Celtic's asking price for **** an midfielder Reo Hatate, 28, has dropped. (Daily Record)
Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson was willing to sign for Rangers this summer, according to his father Derek. (Glasgow Times)

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Celtic will intensify their interest in Torino's Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after the conclusion of the Scottish Premiership winners' Champions League play-off with LASK in Austria on Tuesday, with Celtic leading 3-0 from the first leg. (Sun)
Gineitis set up Scotland forward Che Adams' impressive consolation in Torino's 2-1 defeat by AC Milan on Sunday. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Manager Martin O'Neill backs right-back Colby Donovan to play a leading role at Celtic. (Record - subscription required)
First-choice Viljami Sinisalo, 24, is unconcerned about the prospect of Celtic signing another goalkeeper this window. (Sun)
Scottish forward Robbie Ure made his first Sevilla start and played the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao. (Scotsman - subscription required)

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Celtic continue their pursuit of midfield options as Rangers prepare for a big name departure...
Celtic will step up their interest in Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, after Tuesday's Champions League play-off second leg away to LASK. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic are set to seal a £7m move for 21-year-old Bosnian World Cup star Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec regardless of their Champions League result in Linz. (Daily Record)
Celtic have offered £7.7m for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, who is also being courted by Rangers, Monaco and Besiktas. (Murat Ozen on X)
Rangers have received initial approaches from England, Italy and Spain regarding Nico Raskin and will allow the Belgium midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, to depart if their valuation is met. (Rangers Review)

#celtic #rangers #midfielder

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The Torino midfielder has remained on Celtic's radar throughout the summer, despite recent suggestions that a deal for the 22-year-old was becoming increasingly difficult.
However, a fresh report from Italy claims the Hoops have not abandoned their interest and could return with a stronger proposal if Martin O'Neill guides his side into the Champions League phase.
That possibility has moved significantly closer following Celtic's impressive 3-0 victory over LASK at Parkhead in the first leg of their play-off.
Italian journalist Giacomo Morandin reports that the financial windfall from Champions League qualification could allow Celtic to intensify their pursuit of the Lithuania international.

#league #gvidas #luca

Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC is challenged by Luca Lipani of US Sassuolo during the Serie A match between Torino FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 08, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)
The 22-year-old has emerged as one of the Hoops' main midfield targets following Arne Engels' £22million move to West Ham United over the weekend.
However, Celtic may now have to fend off Premier League interest if they are to bring the Lithuania international to Glasgow.
According to Europacalcio, Crystal Palace have set their sights on Gineitis and could soon open negotiations over a potential move.
Torino's asking price has been reported at between £8million and £12million, while Red Bull Salzburg are also actively interested, with Danny Rohl understood to be an admirer. Anderlecht have also reportedly made their interest known.

#million #gineitis #sassuolo #interest

Rangers are in talks with Brentford over a loan return for 20-year-old left-back Jayden Meghoma, while right-backs Kosta Nedeljkovic of Aston Villa and Hugo Siquet of Club Brugge remain targets. (Sky Sports)
Rangers left-back Tuur Rommens has suffered a groin strain and will be out for weeks instead of months. (The Herald)
Egypt winger Haissem Hassan has completed a medical in London before his £9m move from Real Oviedo to Celtic. (Anthony Joseph on X)
Torino want in excess of £8m for Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and have rejected an offer for the midfielder from RB Salzburg. (Daily Record)
Rangers remain in talks with Sheffield United over striker Ryan One, 20, after a loan approach was rejected. (Ben Jacobs on X)

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Torino are in talks with RB Salzburg to sell both Celtic target Gvidas Gineitis and Alieu Njie, who is also of interest to Crystal Palace, while Rafa Obrador returns to Serie A for Sassuolo.
The Granata are fielding several proposals for their players from around Europe this summer and are open to sell for the right price.
PISA, ITALY – APRIL 5: Gvidas Gineitis of Torino FC in action during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and Torino FC at Arena Garibaldi on April 5, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
Among their most popular starlets is midfielder Gineitis, who at age 22 already has a remarkable 32 senior caps for Lithuania under his belt.
Celtic had been pushing for a while, but now Sky Sport Italia note that RB Salzburg are stepping up the pressure.

#salzburg #italy

Celtic are now favourites to sign Las Palmas goalkeeper ****** o Horkas after tabling an offer close to £3.5m for the 27-year-old. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Reo Hatate has confirmed he is keen to leave Celtic this summer in pursuit of a move to one of Europe's top leagues after the 30-year-old midfielder missed out on selection for ****** an's World Cup squad. (Fergus)
Benjamin Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden's World Cup exit, the 24-year-old midfielder replying "we'll see" when asked where he will be playing next season. (Göteborgs-Posten)
Torino hold Gvidas Gineitis in high regard but would consider allowing the Celtic-linked 22-year-old midfielder to leave should they receive a bid higher than £8.6m. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Saint Etienne have reached an agreement with Go Ahead Eagles for the transfer of Jakob Breum, with the 22-year-old Celtic-linked midfielder agreeing a four-year contract pending a medical with the French club who now have Ian Cathro as head coach. (Sebastien Denis on X)

Celtic may make a move for Torino's Lithuania midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, 22, as a replacement for Belgium international Arne Engels, 22, who is being tracked by Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Roma. (Sun)
Bids are expected for Celtic's **** an forward Daizen Maeda, 28. (Scotsman - subscription required)
Italian media link Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard, 24, with Atalanta, whose head coach Mauricio Sarri is a fan of the Norway international. (Record)
Dundee defender Luke Graham, 22, is set for a seven-figure move to either Portsmouth or frontrunners Stoke City. (Sun)
Motherwell manager Alfred Johansson sees it as his role to unearth the club's next Elijah Just and Lennon Miller. (Record)

Celtic have identified Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis as a potential replacement for Arne Engels, according to the Scottish Sun. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill is preparing for life without the in-demand Hoops star at Parkhead, and the Bhoys are eyeing targets. Gineitis have been watched in recent months by the Scottish Premiership champions, but the ‘powerful’ 6ft 3in Lithuanian international will not come cheap. The 22-year-old Celtic target has three years still left on his contract and the Serie A club will want top dollar for their man.
Gineitis has 32 appearances at senior level for his country and brings much-needed experience and quality to the table. Replacing Engels could prove to be a tall order for the Hoops, but Gineitis has what it takes given his versatility and skillset. The Torino star constantly breaks the line and is brave on the ball. He also has a strong personality, and Celtic could do with his through ***** , interceptions and ability to block in the middle of the park. Gineitis’ physique, athleticism and off-the-ball movement should see him hit the ground running in the Premiership.