Celtic are preparing a loan offer for Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Aurele Amenda, with the 22-year-old Swiss defender keen to move this month. The Glasgow club has also explored conditions for a potential deal for Leeds United forward Joel Piroe, though Leeds have no intention of sending him on loan and the player wants to stay at Elland Road.

Amenda is under contract until 2029 and has attracted interest from Lorient, Nice, Torino, and Valencia. Meanwhile, Harve have secured reported Rangers target Lucas Gourna-Douath from Red Bull Salzburg. Borussia Monchengladbach has joined the chase for Sunderland's Dan Neil, with Rangers also said to be interested in the midfielder.

This flurry of activity comes as Celtic and Rangers prepare for a crucial Scottish Cup tie. The match between Auchinleck Talbot and Celtic saw in-play betting suspended over fears of suspicious activity on red and yellow cards. The transfer window remains a key period for both clubs to strengthen their squads for the remainder of the season.