With the transfer window set to close on Thursday, Scottish clubs are making their final moves. Celtic and Rangers are leading the charge, but Hearts and other teams are also active.
The transfer window in Scotland is heating up as clubs rush to complete their business before the deadline on Thursday. With just 48 hours remaining, a flurry of activity is expected, particularly from Celtic and Rangers but other teams are also making moves.
The latest developments include potential signings, departures, and ongoing negotiations that could shape the future of these clubs. Here’s a look at the most significant transfer stories this Tuesday morning.
Celtic Bolsters Midfield with Double Signing
Celtic is on the verge of confirming the arrivals of two new midfielders, Oliver Sorensen and Joel van den Berg.
The duo was spotted arriving at Glasgow Airport on Monday evening, signaling that deals with Parma and PSV Eindhoven are close to completion.
Sorensen, a 24-year-old Danish box-to-box midfielder, is expected to join on loan with an option to buy.
Meanwhile, Celtic is set to pay approximately £3.4 million for Van den Berg, a 19-year-old No 8. These signings aim to fill the void left by Arne Engels who recently joined West Ham.
Left-Back and Goalkeeper Remain Priorities
In addition to the midfield reinforcements, Celtic is also looking to add a goalkeeper and a left-back before the window closes. Balazs Toth from Blackburn Rovers and Sam Johnstone from Wolves are among the options being considered to challenge current No 1 Viljami Sinisalo.
With Kieran Tierney as the only senior left-back option, Celtic is keen to bring in a deputy. Niels Nkounkou from Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged as a potential candidate, although Nice is also interested in him.
Rangers Set to Announce Striker Signing
Rangers is close to finalizing the signing of Kevin Kelsy a 22-year-old Venezuelan striker from Portland Timbers. Kelsy completed his medical on Monday and is expected to become Rangers’ new No 9, filling the void left by Youssef Chermiti who is out for months with an ACL injury.
Kelsy’s arrival could pave the way for out-of-favor striker Bojan Miovski to depart, with Feyenoord expressing interest in a loan move. Rangers are still exploring options on the wing and remain interested in Amario Cozier-Duberry from Brighton.
Tavernier to Find New Club
James Tavernier the former Rangers captain, is on the verge of joining Maccabi Tel Aviv. Tavernier, who has been a free agent since the summer, is due to travel to Israel on Tuesday to finalize his move. He will be managed by his former teammate Kenny Miller who is in charge of the Premier League club.
Hearts Aim to Secure Teenage Talents
Hearts is in talks to secure the services of two 18-year-old midfielders, Leart Kabashi from Grasshoppers Zurich and Aron Benjaminsen from Vikingur Gota. The club is also open to offers for out-of-favor trio Sander KartumYan Dhanda and Elton Kabangu.
Hearts striker Claudio Braga has opened up about the transfer speculation, stating that he is happy at the club and will only leave if the deal is right for both parties. Braga emphasized his gratitude for the opportunity to play at Hearts and his commitment to the club.
Other Notable Moves
St Mirren’s prized asset Killian Phillips could attract late interest before the transfer window closes. The Irish midfielder has started the season well, and clubs as far afield as Japan are weighing up a bid for the 24-year-old.
Kusini Yengi has joined Sanfrecce Hiroshima from Aberdeen on loan for the remainder of the season. The Japanese club holds an option to make the move permanent. Meanwhile, Dundee United has sold midfielder Vicko Sevelj to Neftci in the Azerbaijan Premier League for an undisclosed fee.
