Celtic are reportedly closing in on a record fee for a striker while also targeting a Croatian goalkeeper from the Spanish second tier. Meanwhile, Besiktas could part with Vaclav Cerny for £8.6m, with the Turkish club more amenable to his exit should they complete the signing of Mohamed Salah. The winger has been linked with a return to Rangers.

In MLS, New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy are weighing up a £375,000 move for 24-year-old St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips. Aberdeen have received a boost in their pursuit of Jadel Katongo after Kayerispor agreed to terminate the 21-year-old defender's contract by mutual consent.

New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, the 24-year-old who has joined Motherwell on loan from Bournemouth, has confirmed he came close to joining Hibernian a year ago.