Celtic and Rangers are both pursuing Fares Ghedjemis of Frosinone, though the 23-year-old Algerian winger is reportedly keen to stay in Italy. Fulham join Everton in the race for Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston. Celtic demand £25m for Arne Engels after rejecting a West Ham offer for the 22-year-old with two years left on his contract.

Mika Baur, 22, is determined to move to Celtic from Paderborn. Rangers prepare for up to four signings, including potential exits like Nico Raskin. New signing Olwethu Makhanya faces a visa delay for the Europa League tie against Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Falkirk boss John Mc Glynn aims to finalize two additional loan deals next week.