Martin O'Neill has tipped Callum Mc Gregor as a future Celtic manager after the 33‑year‑old midfielder confirmed he will stay with the Scottish champions. The captain held summer talks with chief executive Michael Nicholson amid speculation of a move to Saudi Arabia.

Celtic rejected an approach from Osasuna for 29‑year‑old Scotland left‑back Kieran Tierney. Frosinone turned down Celtic’s £6m offer for Rangers‑linked winger Fares Ghedjemis, while the club is still in talks over the 23‑year‑old Algerian. A structured £5m package is being prepared for Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur, though a £4m offer was previously rejected.

Hull City is poised to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to sign 20‑year‑old midfielder Jens Hjerto‑Dahl after Rangers withdrew. Cologne is close to securing 18‑year‑old Mikey Moore on loan from Tottenham, and Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a fee to sign 17‑year‑old Mason Stephens from Manchester City. Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard revealed he declined a return to Ibrox to avoid leaving his family in the Middle East.

St Mirren’s 24‑year‑old Killian Phillips remains uncapped, while Notts County has shown interest in Dean Campbell. Adama Sidibeh’s hamstring injury has dented St Johnstone’s expected £1.5m sell‑on.