Scottish Football Transfer Updates: Rangers and Celtic Moves
Rangers are nearing an agreement to sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover for a fee that could reach €4 million. This transfer has been reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Celtic has declined an inquiry from Osasuna regarding the sale of defender Kieran Tierney, indicating they are not interested in parting with the Scotland international. Additionally, West Ham United's second bid for Celtic's Arne Engels has been rejected.
In injury news, Rangers defender Ben Godfrey is expected to be sidelined for four weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during a match against Dundee United. Meanwhile, former Hearts and Livingston player James Penrice is set to leave AEK Athens, attracting interest from clubs in both Scotland and England.
Other transfer developments include Boca Juniors' Marcelo Saracchi, who is close to joining Houston Dynamo after a loan spell at Celtic, and Celtic's ongoing discussions with Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. Celtic is also pursuing Brondby midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic, who has expressed a desire to leave his current club.