Rangers have targeted Venezuelan striker Kevin Kelsy, offering about £7.5m for the 22‑year‑old. The MLS club is not looking to sell and Kelsy shows no desire to leave.

They also secured a loan for former Hearts defender James Penrice from AEK Athens, with a purchase option. Meanwhile, Celtic eye Bosnian attacking midfielder Ermin Mahmic from Slovan Liberec, a potential record sale for the Czech club.

Other clubs are in the mix: West Ham pursues Celtic midfielder Arne Engels for over £20m, while Fenerbahce, Ajax and Lyon seek 20‑year‑old Girona winger Min‑Su Kim. Lech Poznan winger Patrik Walemark is hunted by both Celtic and Groningen.

Rangers’ chairman Andrew Cavenagh has explored a possible investment in Linfield, and Celtic remain in talks over a loan for 18‑year‑old Chelsea left‑back Landon Emenalo. The transfer window is heating up across Europe, with many clubs eyeing young talent and strategic signings.