Former St Truiden boss Wouter Vrancken is set to replace Robbie Neilson at Heart of Midlothian after a summer interview that beat former AZ Alkmaar manager Maarten Martens and ex‑Feyenoord coach René Hake. Vrancken guided St Truiden to a third‑place Pro League finish, a record that raised his profile. Hearts also hope to cash £8.6m for 26‑year‑old Portuguese striker Claudio Braga, who could join Lyon.

Rangers have set a £20m price tag on Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin, with Premier League, Serie A and Turkish suitors circling. The club also eyes a £5m return for Czech winger Vladimír Černý, who wants to leave Besiktas. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough monitor Hibernian’s Josh Mulligan, but West Ham and Southampton may outbid them. The Belgian's contract runs until 2026, making the fee a test of Rangers' negotiating muscle.

Tottenham have loaned 18‑year‑old winger Mikey Moore elsewhere, while Rangers hope to recall him amid Championship and European interest. Defender Michael Steinwender is courting German side Bochum, offering Hearts a six‑figure profit on his previous Varnamo fee. If the deal closes, Kostons would join a squad already chasing a top‑four finish.