Celtic are chasing Belgian prodigy Arne Engels from Augsburg for £10 million – a central midfielder who can play both right-back and right wing – and are also considering a surprise move for Dundee Midfielder Luke McCowan. (Scottish Sun), external
Rennes are also interested in Engels, whom the Bundesliga club values at around £9 million, but the 20-year-old would prefer a move to Celtic to play in the Champions League. (Anthony Joseph about X), external
Dundee have contingency plans in place should they lose McCowan or any of their star players – and Tony Docherty hopes to sign a player before the weekend. (The Courier), external
Naples have made an approach to signing Manchester United’s Scott McTominay, but while the Italian club prefer a loan, United would prefer a permanent deal and value the Scottish midfielder at up to £30 million. (TalkSport), external
Naples have a genuine interest in the 27-year-old McTominay, but they would be surprised if United were willing to agree to a loan deal as they need the transfer funds to find a replacement. (Alex Crook on X), external
Naples are close to signing 23-year-old Scottish midfielder Billy Gilmour from Brighton & Hove Albion. (Sports newspaper), external
Southampton Manager Russell Martin says the Saints are not close to completing a deal for Scottish winger Ryan Fraser. Newcastle United and are not in the race for Celtic Midfielder Matt O’Riley. (Alex Crook on X), external
Atalanta refuse to sell Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus until she met Matt O’Riley from Celtic as a replacement – but the Italian side’s offer is £2 million below the Glasgow club’s £27 million valuation. (Tuttomercato), external
Juventus Apparently an agreement has been reached on the transfer fee for the Dutch midfielder Koopmeiners. Atalantabut it depends on whether their Serie A rivals sign the 23-year-old O’Riley from Celtic as a replacement. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via JuventusNews24), external
Atalanta’s The fourth offer for O’Riley is £21.5 million plus £1.7 million bonus, but Celtic continue to demand £25 million plus £1.7 million bonus, with the 23-year-old Danish player preferring the Serie A club Brighton & Hove Albion. (Football market), external
Brighton continue to hold talks about a move for Celtic O’Riley in battle Atalanta to get the playmaker. (HITC), external
