Ex-Rangers boss targets Celtic star in late transfer scramble as European club confirm interest in Gers ace

Ex-Rangers boss targets Celtic star in late transfer scramble as European club confirm interest in Gers ace

Scottish heavyweights Celtic and Rangers are working frantically around the clock to ensure that their squad’s are in the best possible position to compete for silverware at the end of the summer transfer window.

 

The Hoops are hoping to fend off late interest for playmaker Matt O’Riley amid reports linking the star with Brighton while former Premiership Golden Boot winner Kyogo Furuhashi is also the subject of surprise interest from English champions Manchester City.

Brendan Rodgers is determined to retain a number of his key players in the final days of the window and now finds himself in a battle to keep key defender Cameron Carter-Vickers at the club.

Sun Sport understands that the USA international has emerged as a key target for reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray this summer. The Istanbul side are believed to be huge admirers of the 26-year-old, who has been an imposing presence at the back since his arrival from Tottenham in 2022.

They are believed to be the frontrunners to make a move in the final days, but they could also face competition from a former Rangers boss in Giovanni Van Bronckhost, who is also interested in bringing the 6ft 1inc defender into his Besiktas side.

Earlier this week, Glasgow World became aware of interest linking Ianis Hagi with a move to Romanian side Rapid Bucharest, with Philippe Clement aiming to raise funds for a late spending spree.

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Hagi, who registered seven goals in 33 league games during Rangers’ last title triumph, has fallen down the pecking order in recent seasons and spent last term out on loan at Alaves in Spain.