What's happened
Scottish clubs including Celtic and Rangers are pursuing multiple signings ahead of Thursday’s deadline while Hearts and Hibs are also active. Talks involve midfielders and forwards as the window nears its close.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Celtic are pursuing Joel van den Berg from PSV Eindhoven, with a deal reportedly near completion and the 19-year-old already removed from the PSV Under-21 setup.
- Rangers are linked with Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers, a move that would add firepower up front should the price be right following Chermiti’s ACL injury.
- Celtic may also target a left-back to supplement Kieran Tierney, while Reo Hatate’s future remains uncertain.
- St Mirren have added Louis Jackson and Nikolas Agrafiotis, signaling broader activity around the league as the deadline approaches.
- The deadline is driving urgency across clubs as strategic decisions must balance need, cost, and long-term squad planning.
How we got here
The summer transfer window in Scottish football closes on Thursday at 5pm. Clubs across the Premiership are actively negotiating with targets and evaluating potential outs, aiming to strengthen squads ahead of the new season.
Our analysis
The Scotsman reports on Celtic’s bid for van den Berg and associated Celtic transfer activity; BBC Business provides updates on Celtic’s negotiations and other clubs’ interest; The Scotsman round-up covers Rangers, Hibs, Hearts and St Mirren deals. Direct quotes include McInnes on needing a striker and Rohl’s interest in Gassama.
Go deeper
- Which signing do you expect to be completed first before Thursday?
- How might late outs affect squad balance for Celtic and Rangers?
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