Ex-Rangers boss targets Celtic star in late transfer scramble as European club confirm interest in Gers ace
Scottish heavyweights Celtic and Rangers are working frantically around the clock to ensure that their squad’s are in the best possible position to compete for silverware at the end of the summer transfer window. The Hoops are hoping to fend off late interest for playmaker Matt O’Riley amid reports linking the star with Brighton while former Premiership Golden Boot winner Kyogo Furuhashi is also the subject of surprise interest from English champions Manchester City.
Brendan Rodgers is fighting to keep star defender Cameron Carter-Vickers with the team as he looks to hang onto several players in the last days of the transfer window. According to what Sun Sport is aware of, the USA international has become a top target for Galatasaray, the current Turkish champions, this summer. The 26-year-old, who has been an intimidating presence at the defense since joining from Tottenham in 2022, is reportedly a keen fan of the Istanbul team.
They are believed to be the frontrunners to make a move in the final days, but they could also face competition from a former Rangers boss in Giovanni Van Bronckhost, who is also interested in bringing the 6ft 1inc defender into his Besiktas side.
Glasgow World learned earlier this week that Ianis Hagi was being linked to a move to Rapid Bucharest in Romania. Philippe Clement is trying to gather money for a late-night shopping spree.
Hagi, who scored seven goals in 33 league games during Rangers’ most recent championship run, has been slipping in the standings in recent years and was loaned to Alaves in Spain for the previous campaign.
Rapid has officially acknowledged that he is a target after Clement determined that he was surplus to requirements. Club owner Dan Sucu told the Scottish Sun, “Yes, we really want him.” Technical director Viorel Moldovan further clarified his remarks, stating: “Ianis Hagi is a player of great value; I think every club wants him.” “There have been some conversations; the most crucial thing is to hope he is interested in visiting Rapid. “Who wouldn’t want Ianis Hagi?” Associated subjects: Brendan RodgersHagi Ianis Additional Narratives It’s Unbelievable:
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