Bodo/Glimt's striker Kasper Hogh is reportedly close to joining Celtic after talks over the £7m-rated 25‑year‑old Danish forward. Meanwhile, Japan international Daizen Maeda arrived in London for a medical ahead of a £10m move to Ipswich Town, with his Celtic exit expected to be confirmed Friday. Rangers' Danilo has landed in Brazil to complete a loan switch to Botafogo, while Celtic’s pursuit of Paderborn’s Mika Baur stalls as the Bundesliga club prefers a free transfer next summer rather than accept a £4m offer. Celtic are also linked with Lazio duo Gustav Isaksen and Matteo Cancellieri, and Las Palmas demand over £4.3m plus a sell‑on clause for goalkeeper Dinko Horkas.

West Ham United have placed Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate, Rangers centre‑half John Souttar and his brother Harry (Australia/Leicester City defender) on their summer radar. AC Milan have nearly agreed a deal for Troyes’ 20‑year‑old centre‑back Sankhoun Diawara, a target previously watched by Rangers and Basel. Mikey Moore says he is "buzzing to be back" after returning from his Rangers loan to Tottenham Hotspur, claiming the experience has made him a better player.

Heart of Midlothian are nearing a record fee for Forest Green Rovers’ 29‑year‑old midfielder Laurent Mendy, pending personal terms. Aberdeen are pursuing Turkey‑based centre‑back Jadel Katongo from Kayserispor, though financial hurdles loom. Dundee United await MLS clearance for a loan of left‑back Philippe Ndinga from Philadelphia Union, and manager Jim Goodwin vows to keep 15‑year‑old forward Lorenzo Sassetti despite Serie A and Premier League interest. Finally, Jagiellonia Bialystok confirm that US midfielder AZ Jackson will not return to Poland for pre‑season and will miss the Europa League qualifier versus Rangers.