The summer transfer window is almost over, with Scottish clubs having just over a week to wrap up all of their business until January. Celtic have plenty of work to do, and if they can qualify for the Champions League on Tuesday night, they are likely to spring back into action to snap up many of their needs.
Rangers have been busy again of late and are not done yet, despite signing 12 players already, while other Premiership clubs will also be racing the clock. Here we round up the latest transfer news and gossip surrounding top-flight clubs.
Baur calls for more
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has called for more new signings as he prepares for what will likely be his second start.
“Hopefully it happens because we need good players," Baur said ahead of the second leg with LASK. "We need to be a strong team, a strong squad. Everybody should like the competition.” That's a good attitude to have, given Celtic are very likely to sign a new midfielder or two before the window shuts.
Rangers chasing Kelsy deal
Rangers are in need of a replacement for the injured Youssef Chermiti, and that will likely be their main point of concentration between now and the end of the window.
Portland Timbers frontman Kevin Kelsy is a target, according to TeamTalk, and talks are said to be ongoing, but there has been no agreement struck just yet. The 22-year-old is said to want a move to Scotland, but the fee could be an issue. The six-time Venezuela international has scored 16 goals in 50 MLS appearances for the Timbers. The MLS season is ongoing, which could make Portland less likely to sell.
Hibs to sell Manneh
Hibs could be set to lose Alasana Manneh before the window, with Danish outfit Kolding IF reportedly closing in on a deal.
According to the reliable Tipsbladet, the Danish side will snap up the midfielder on only a one-year deal. Manneh has struggled for game time since signing for Hibs at the start of last year, so the deal will suit all parties.
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