Transfer news – LIVE updates (2024)

St Johnstone midfielder Dan Phillips is wanted by Stevenage.

And they are also tracking Dundee loan star Malachi Boateng.

Phillips is out of contract at McDiarmid Park and a return to England seems his nost likely next move.

Boateng has been on loan at Dens from Crystal Palace and Stevenage are also chasing him, reports the Eevening Telegraph.

Rangers have been told they are signing a "Premier League player" in Jose Cordoba.

The Panamanian international is due to join from Levski Sofia for a fee of around £2million when he passes his gers medical.

And Levski's former no 2, one time Aberdeen star Tsanko Tsvetanov is convinced the 22-year-old is destined for the top level in England.

Jose is a player who will have a fantastic future if he goes to the correct club," he told the Scottish Sun. "I mean absolutely no disrespect to Rangers when I say this. It’s a massive club in what I know is a wonderful football country.

But Jose is a player who will be aiming to play in the Premier League in England. And if he develops the way he has, I believe he will.

Callum McGregor hopes Celtic can seal a deal for hungry Paulo Bernardo.

The Parkhead skipper insists the Portuguese star has the ideal profile for the champions. Bernardo capped his loan spell in Glasgow with a crucial assist for Adam Idah’s winner in the Scottish Cup Final win over Rangers.

The 22-year-old now returns to Benfica, but Celtic have an option to buy with sources in Portugal claiming a figure around the £6 million mark will be suitable for the Lisbon giants.

Bernardo scored in a crucial New Year victory over Rangers in the Premiership race and also gained experience in the Champions League featuring in all six of the team’s group-stage matches.

McGregor says the midfielder is just the right type for the club going forward with the skipper impressed by his ability, attitude and character. READ MORE

Kieran McKenna is expected to sign a new contract with Ipswich Town.

The Northern Irishman, who guided the Tractor Boys to promotion to the English Premier League from the Championship, had been heavily linked with Chelsea.

However, the Blues are set to appoint Enzo Maresca as their new boss after the Italian won the Championship title ahead of McKenna's Ipswich with Leicester City.

McKenna had also been touted for a return to Manchester United - where he used to coach - should Erik Ten Hag be sacked, while the Brighton job was another McKenna was mentioned in connection with.

But now he's set to commit his immediate future to the Portman Road club.

Chris Sutton reckons Norwich may want up to £9million from Celtic if they want to sign Adam Idah.

Record Sport exclusively revealed that the Hoops hierarchy were prepared to back Brendan Rodgers in a bid to land the Irish striker after his loan stint from the Canaries. It had been the consensus that the East Anglian outfit would be seeking around £5million to make the deal permanent.

However, Sutton - who started his career at Carrow Road - now believes his former club will up the ante given Idah's form in green and white, coupled with the going rate for strikers south of the border.

And with Norwich being dumped out of the Championship playoffs and missing out on the English Premier League jackpot, then maximising transfer revenue this summer will be key. Sutton suspects a fee of up to £9m could be demanded. And he points to a previous Celtic cash splash that shows the club are prepared to do it for the right player. READ MORE

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the long-time chairperson of Bayern Munich's supervisory board, says only the final details are needed before Vincent Kompany is appointed as their new head coach.

Speaking to Sky, Rummenigge added the final decision to appoint Kompany had been made by Max Eberl, the sporting director, with backing from Pep Guardiola, Kompany's manager at Manchester City.

Kompany is expected to sign a three-year deal to replace Thomas Tuchel, with Burnley receiving compensation of between £9m and £11m. Speaking in Sardinia, Rummenigge said:

Our sports director has decided on Kompany. It is not official yet - only the final details need to be clarified.

It was Guardiola who recommended the choice. He did us a great favour. He had him as captain at Manchester City and also followed him when he was at Burnley.

Pep knows Vincent well and his opinion is very highly regarded by us.

Casemiro is expected to leave Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Brazil.

Goal report a move to the Saudi Pro League is on the cards with Al-Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Qasidiya all interested.

And it doesn't seem like good news for Celtic fans.

Kasper Hjulmand has taken a dig at Scottish football as he discussed his thoughts on his Euro 2024 squad.

Is it a warning to Matt O'Riley to get out of Celtic Park?

Tottenham have extended Timo Werner's loan by another season.

The german joined on loan from RB leipzig after impressing Ange Postecoglou, havng come up against his Celtic team in the Champions League group stage.

And after an initial six months in North London, Spurs have seen enough to take Werner on loan for the 2024/25 campaign as well.

Raith Rovers Football Club are delighted to have secured the signing of centre-back Callum Fordyce on a two-year deal.

The 31-year-old announced at the end of last week he was leaving his player/assistant role at Airdrieonians.

Boss Ian Murray said:

I was surprised when it was announced Callum was leaving Airdrieonians, so we had to move quickly. I've worked with him before so know what type of guy he is and what he can bring to us.

I was very impressed with Callum’s season just finished and he's an experienced player who will fit well into our plans. I look forward to working with him again.

Adam Idah says his celtic goodbyes...for now.

Brendan Rodgers wants to keep him and Record Sport exclusively revealed that the Parkhead board are set to back him with the funds to try and do a permanent deal with Norwich City.

Adam Idah's 'perfect' Celtic impact as a January loanee has convinced Mark Wilson that the club are right to try and land him from Norwich long term.

Record Sport exclusively revealed that the Hoops board were set to back Brendan Rodgers with the cash to bring Idah back to Glasgow from Carrow Road. The Canaries, who were dumped out of the English Championship playoffs by Leeds United, are thought to be looking for £5million to sell the Irish international.

And Wilson, who wasn't 100 per cent sure it would represent a good deal a few weeks ago, now reckons Idah has proven his worth and not just because he hit a stoppage time winner to beat Rangers in Saturday's Scottish Cup Final triumph at Hampden. READ MORE

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly keen on siging Mason Greenwood.

Man Utd want to sell the controversial striker this summer after spemding the season on loan at Getafe.

And the Telegraph reports that the Champions League finalists have refused to rule out a move for Greenwood.

Rangers are reportedly close to tying down young propsect Alexander Smith.

The youngster, who is eligible for Scotland and the USA, will put pen to paper on a three-year deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

English Premier League and MLS sides had been keen to poach Alexander but it seems as iof Gers will hold on to the academy star.

Carlo Ancelotti has vowed to end his career at Real Madrid.

The highly decorated italian boss is targeting yet another Champions League triumph when Real take on Borussia Dortmund at Wembley this Saturday.

And depsite being linked for a long time with the Brazil manager's job, Ancelotti insists Real will be his last job in football.

I will retire as Real Madrid manager. My career will finish at Real Madrid”, he told Repubblica. “As long as Real Madrid want me to stay, I will be here available for the club.

Steven Gerrard is expected to make a move for Tavernier and Goldson this summer - and has laid out his Saudi transfer masterplan for the summer.

Australia boss Graham Arnold wants to give Harry Souttar the chance to put himself in the shop window as the Socceroos defender continues to be frozen out by club side Leicester City.

Leicester earned promotion back to the English Premier League this month, but Souttar was a reluctant observer, restricted to just three games across the Foxes' Championship campaign.

The defender has previously been linked with a move to Rangers and a reunion with his brother John at the heart of the Ibrox defence. Arnold said:

What's important is his club future, but with Harry coming with us and playing well it promotes him. It shows everyone out there how good he is.

I've been surprised by his lack of game time, because we saw what he did against England at Wembley and what he's done for us in the past.

His club career is very important and he's one of those players that is desperate to get back into camp and play these two games.

PSG have repotedly submitted a €100million offer for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The Georgian helped lead Napoli to the Scudetto last season, but they suffered a disappointing 10th placed finish in their title defence season.

Transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio claims the Ligue 1 champs have launched the mega bid to land the man Neapolitans call "Kvaradona" and that Napli are still considering whether to accept.

PSG have reportedly joined the race to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.

The Brazilian has a time-limited £100m release clause and while the French champions may not want to pay that much, Le10sport claim that Guimaraes is on a list of targets.

Manuel Ugarte will depart this summer and Guimaraes features alongside Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich as potential replacements.

Tranmere are amongst several clubs taking an interest in Inverness kid Cameron Harper, writes Andy Newport.

The 22-year-old defender suffered relegation heartache as Duncan Ferguson's Highlanders crashed through the play-off trap door back into League One.

But with over 170 first-team appearances under his belt, the left-back could be on the move after impressing scouts from south of the border.
Harper is now a free agent after a season that saw him rack up three goals and 11 assists over 45 games.
Tranmere are leading the chase as Prenton Park boss Nigel Adkins begins to shape his squad for next season's English League Two promotion bid.

Rovers finished 16th this term, 13 points outside of the play-offs, but are aiming to be right in the hunt next year.

Tottenham are in talks with RB Leipzig to extend their loan deal for Timo Werner, according to Sky Sports.

The new deal would cover the 2024/25 season.

Werner made 13 appearances and scored twice for Spurs after joining on loan from RB Leipzig in January.

Stevie Mallan is set on a return to Scotland after leavng Salford.

The former St Mirren and Hibs star left the SPFL threee years ago for Turkey and has spent the last two years with Salford City. But with Mallan set to tie the knot this summer, he's revealed that a promise to Mrs Mallan to be means he'll be seeking a move back home.

I feel like I've done my time away," he told Football Scotland. "Me and my missus haven't lived with each other for four years. I went to Turkey and when I went to Salford it was last minute so we couldn't fix anything. My promise was at the end of my tenure at Salford was that I'd look to come back up to Scotland, I told my agent that as well. Post-wedding we want to start a family and be living together. I do want to be back living in Scotland and playing in Scottish football.

And Mallan hasn't ruled out playing in the Championship.

I don't know, honestly. It's just one of those ones when the options come through you weigh them up. Obviously, I definitely feel like I can still play Scottish Premiership so that's 100 per cent what I'll be aiming for.

But with the injury and stuff like that, my options might not be amazing. It might be a case of needing to drop down, maybe sign a one-year contract somewhere and work my way back up. For the life of me, I honestly don't know. I don't think my agent knows either! I think it's just a case of waiting to see what comes through. But 100 per cent I'll be aiming for the Prem because I feel like I'm more than able to play in it.

Cristian Montano has backed James Penrice to prove his first team worth at Hearts.

The Livingstn left back will join the jambos when his Lions deal expires.

With Alex Cochrane first chpoice left wing back and Stephen Kingsley able to operate on the left side of defence, Penrice is seen as a Tynecastle squad option initially.

But Montano, who has just signed a new Livi deal, reckons his departing teammate will force his way into Naismith's starting XI before too long.

I'm so happy for him to get this move. In a difficult season, he was able to show his abilities and still step up. It shows the type of character and person he is. I've got a lot of respect for him, he's done so well for himself.

He took control of what he could and the move is well-deserved. He's earned it and I'm proud of him. He's a great player and a great person, a humble, hard-working individual.

I'm sure whoever is in front of him at Hearts in that position, they're going to have a tough competition. He was able to shine here in a very difficult season.

Hearts are a great club that play amazing football. I think if he earns the opportunity to play, he'll grab it with both hands.

The Italian looks to have officially traded in Leicester City for Chelsea, with reports emerging that Maresca has put pen to paper on a five-year deal with the Blues.

Maresca departs the Championship winners with a big task ahead, having never managed in England's top-flight, though he did mastermid a shock 1-0 win against his new club in 2019 while serving as assistant manager to West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini.

Fabrizio Romano reports that a five-year-deal has been agreed.

Paulo Bernardo's future at Celtic beyond the summer is currently up in the air.

A season long loan agreement had a fixed price in the deal but Brendan Rodgers and Co could potentially try and drive that down with reports from his homeland stating that Benfica don't seem too keen on having him back in their pool for the new season.

The Hoops are ready to push the button on getting Adam Idah back full-time but nothing is set in stone yet with regards to the midfielder who is said to be 'awaiting Celtic's decision'

He featured 33 times across all competitions and netted four goals and three assists as the Hoops secured a league and cup double.

Myziane Maolida won't be returning to Hibs next season.

Axed boss Nick Montgomery snapped him up on loan and in that short period of time he not only established himself as a fans' favourite but a key player and one the Easter Road faithful were desperate to see put pen to paper.

In that short stint he fired 11 goals for the men from Leith after a lifeline from the Hibees after being stuck in Hertha Berlin's B team.

His impact in Scotland's top flight has opened up opportunites but in an interview with Edinburgh Evening News, he states that will not likely be back at Hibs.

I don’t think I will come back. But I will always be grateful to Hibernian. Grateful to the fans, the coaches, the players who helped me return to football. I will never forget this wonderful time in Scotland

Manchester United are considering keeping Erik ten Hag as their manager for next season, according to the Manchester Evening News.

The report says United officials have told representatives of potential replacements that they have not ruled out the possibility of sticking with the Dutchman after Saturday's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Celta Vigo want to take Colombian star James Rodriguez back to La Liga from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, according to reports in South America.

The 32-year-old star of the 2014 World Cup spent six years with Real Madrid at his peak and now the Galicians are keen to take him back to Spain.

Enzo Maresca and Chelsea are progressing well with talks over taking over the top job.

Sky Sports report that a club delegation are in Marbella speaking with the Leicester City gaffer and he is reported to be excited by the prospect of taking over at Stamford Bridge.

Maresca is said to want everything done right and if he leaves the Foxes, he wants to make sure he maintains strong relations with the owners of the English Championship champions.

Any move still requires compensation, personal terms and the coaching team agreed with the same publication stating it could take a few days yet for any official word.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is reportedly considering bringing transfer guru Mateu Alemany back to the Catalan giants.

The 61-year-old left the Nou Camp shortly after Deco was brought in as sporting director and given full power.

But with manager Xavi departing and a big summer ahead, Spanish outlet Revelo claim Laporta is keen to bring him back.

However, it's unlikely he would be able to work alongside Deco and the report states Laporta wants to keep both of them.

Kalvin Phillips could exit Manchester City once again this summer with Everton said to be keen.

The England international spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham and now Sky Sports say he would leave on another temporary deal with the Toffees looking at a deal.

Leeds were thought to be a likely destionation this summer reports Sky Sports but after their play-off final defeat to Southampton they will remain in the English Championship.

They say that has increased Sean Dyche's chances of getting a deal over the line.

Innes Cameron has penned a new deal at Kilmarnock.

Derek McInnes has handed the academy graduate fresh terms for a further 12 months to take him to the summer of 2025.

It's a big campaign ahead at Rugby Park after fourth placed finish secured a spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds.

Cameron made his debut almost eight years ago at 16.

Former Liverpool star Igor Biscan admits he would love to see fellow Croatian Andrej Kramaric move to Anfield under new boss Arne Slot. Kramaric is with Hoffenheim in Germany and Biscan, speaking to OLBG, praised the 91-times capped frontman.

I would love to see Andrej Kramaric at Liverpool, or any Croatian playing at Anfield in a red shirt, it’s always unbelievable.

But if he does well at Euros, then who knows? He could be a possibility. They need a good centre forward, someone who is guaranteed 20 odd goals, that's the position that they need to strengthen.

Philippe Clement branded Rangers' mismanagement over players' contracts earlier this season as a 'crazy' situation.

12 months on from the likes of Alfredo Morelos and Ryan Kent departing, it appears John Lundstram, Kemar Roofe and Borna Barisic will walk away for free.

Clement addressed the situation at the start of the year and Record Sport have now looked at the members of the squad who are entering the final year of their deal - or will be entering their last 12 months next summer that could bring big decisions.

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Jude Bellingham has broken his silence on potentially hooking up with Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid.

The France superstar has been strongly linked with Los Blancos with a transfer seeming incresingly likely to happen after his PSG exit.

England star Bellingham spoke to beIN Sports ahead of the Champions League Final and acknowledge the pressure of the situation, particulraly on the player, but conceded it would be great to play alongside him.

You ask me about the position next year, I don't pick the team and I certainly don't make the transfers but you know, Kylian Mbappe, what a player. Who wouldn't want to play with someone as good as him?I don't want to kind of put any more pressure on the situation, I know for him it's probably difficult having everyone always talking about him, but yeah it would be really nice [to play alongside him].

Louis Longridge has committed himself to Queen's Park for a fifth season.

The former Raith, Falkirk and Dunfermline man made his first outing for the Spiders in Ocotber 2020 and has since featured 129 times for the club.

40 of those appearances came last campaign and he jopes to add many more to that tally after committing to another season in the Scottish Championship under Callum Davidson.

Colin Kazim-Richards would 'one million per cent' love to see Celtic push on in Europe.

He reckons his old club must have that in their plans for the season as he discussed the Hoops in an inteview with OLBG.

Brendan Rodgers landed a league and cup double and is already planning his transfer targets ahead of the summer window with a new No1 a top priority signing.

Everybody knows about Celtic fans. Celtic fans are amazing. It's a tough, tough place to go and play. Now I would like to see now Celtic push on in Europe. That's something I would like to see one million percent. I think that's got to be in their plans. Everybody knows what they do in the Scottish league. Everybody knows what Rangers do in the Scottish league. But it would be nice to see Celtic push on in Europe.

Neil Lennon has appointed his new No2 at Rapid Bucharest.

The former Celtic hero was named as the new manager of the Romanian club last week and he's now taken ex-Blackpool coach Iain Brunskill with him with the club confirming the news in a statement.

Iain Brunskill will be part of Neil Lennon's staff, he will be Rapid's assistant manager. He managed Liverpool Under 18s for ten years before he moved to Blackburn Rovers. He was also manager of Floriana in Malta. He has also worked with the youth of the national teams of England, Jordan and China, as well as being a coach at Blackpool and QPR.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has revealed he is in discussions over a return to the dugout for the first time since Rangers - but it will NOT be at Feyenoord.

The Dutchman has confessed he is in talks with an unnamed club but with Arne Slot heading to Liverpool to succeed Jurgen Klopp it will not be at his former club.

The ex-Ibrox gaffer has been out of work since November 2022 and has rejected opportunites to get back into the game since then, notably in Turkey.

Yes. I am still in discussions with a club. There are things going on. But not in the Netherlands. I have a lot of contact with Feyenoord, but not in the way that I am in the picture as their manager. I have always been picky. Now is the time of the year when there is interest and you talk to clubs. So I am happy with what my life looks like now, but being a club manager is also great. My ambition as a manager is not in the Netherlands. I had a great period at Feyenoord. I won everything you can win in the country. To do that again is not my ambition. Never say never. But not at the moment.

Wayne Rooney has revealed he would have liked to have played for CELTIC.

The Manchester United hero made the confession to former team-mate Gary Neville - who was left gobsmacked.

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Reo Hatate has expressed his delight at winning a double with Celtic this season - despite a difficult campaing personally.

The Hoops star was struck down with injuries on a number of occasions but returned to help Brendan Rodgers' men secure the Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup.

The midfielder has taken to social media to express his gratitude as he rests up before the hard work starts ahead of the new campaign

"Thank you for the amazing support during the season. Although it was a difficult season for me, I'm so happy to win the titles. All is well that ends well."

Newcastle are keen on a move for Burnely's James Trafford, according to a report.

The Daily Mail report that Eddie Howe's sees the youngster as a player who could rival current No1 Nick Pope for the jersey with admirers within St James' Park.

Pope missed a massive chunk of the season through injury and although the Toon Army believe he IS still good enough to remain first choice - they are prepared to invest in aother keeper.

It is claimed a deal worth £20milion could get the deal done with Chelsea also believed to be keen on the England provisonal squad player for Euro 2024.

Record Sport columnist and former Hibs striker Tam McManus is convinced Jack Butland’s agent will be “touting” him for a return to the English Premier League and reckons the shot-stopper is a level above the trio of newly-promoted clubs. Rangers are set to bring in Liam Kelly from Motherwell and McManus shared his thoughts with PLZ Soccer.

Every professional football player wants to get to the English Premier League now - it's the best league in the world, it's the richest league in the world. Everyone wants to go there and play. There are three teams who have just come up and been promoted, maybe they'd fancy him? Maybe a Southampton an Ipswich or Leicester? He's probably a little bit better than that. I think he's maybe mid-table Premier League.

He's played there before and knows how good the league is. For me, I think his agent will be touting him to other clubs. He's done great at Rangers and he's probably come up to Rangers to get himself back in the shop window and playing regularly to try and get himself back to the English Premier League... I think there will be a lot of teams.

Xabi Alonso is ready to add to his Bayer Leverkusen ranks.

It's been an incredible season for the German side who won a league and cup double.

The only defeat they suffered was in the Europa League Final to Atalanta as they bid to go again next year.

Now, Fabrizio Romano reports they are ready to accelerate their efforst to get Girona star Aleix Garcia over the line.

He reports talks are ongoing.

Frank Lampard and Steve Cooper are on Burnley’s radar as they hunt for Vincent Kompany’s replacement.

The Belgian has agreed a £10.2million deal to become Bayern Munich’s new gaffer.

Clarets’ chiefs are looking at an English boss to take the reins, with Lampard a top candidate.

The 45-year-old had success at Derby, helped Everton stay upin 2022 and then suffered a rotten, short run as Chelsea stand-in.

Cooper, 44, was axed by Nottingham Forest in December after two years.

Rangers will announce their summer departure list THIS WEEK.

Record Sport understands the club will reveal which players are leaving at some stage in the coming days, with John Lundstram, Borna Barisic, Ryan Jack and Jon McLaughlin not yet having a deal for next season.

Philippe Clement is set for a big summer rebuild with plenty ins and outs expected.

Jefte has already arrived with hard work up and running.

Chelsea have made a move for Fulham defender Tosin Abarabioyo.

Sky Sports note that the Stamford Bridge outfit - looking for a new manager at present - have stepped up their interest in the defender.

Newcastle are also very keen and the same report states that negotiations have been progressing well but no decision has yet to been made by the player.

Graham Alexander insists a Liam Kelly will NOT settle for Rangers No2 if he returns to Ibrox.

The Scotland international is leaving Motherwell and has been linked with a free agent return to Govan.

But his old boss knows while he would face a massive task to dislodge Jack Butland between the sticks, his former goalkeeper would be up to the challenge as he is a 'real competitor'.

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Liam Gordon reckons Dimitar Mitov has joined the list of St Johnstone super stoppers after just a year in Perth.

The Bulgarian keeper signed from Cambridge last summer and was key in helping the Perth men avoid the drop.

I’ve been blessed to play in front of top keepers here but Dimi’s outstanding. He’s a natural born winner.

Hearts have confirmed a warm-weather training camp in Tenerife.

The Jambos will head to the Cnaray Islands for a week of intense warm weather training as preparations begin for another European group stage advanture.

Steven Naismith will put his men through their paces behind closed doors as he opened up on the summer plans.

Warm weather training has become an essential part of pre-season as we prepare for the season ahead. The players will be working every day – double sessions and gym – so the camp gives them the best chance of building up a base level of fitness, which will be required as we participate on both domestic and European fronts.It’s also a great opportunity for the boys to spend time with each other and further develop the team spirit that played a huge role in our success last season.