Celtic Target Scotland Striker and Egypt Winger
Celtic are preparing to go "all out" to compete with Bologna, who are reportedly in "pole position" to sign Scotland striker Kieron Bowie from Hellas Verona. (Corriere di Verona via Daily Record)
Hellas Verona, recently relegated, have set a £13 million price tag on the 23-year-old Bowie as they aim to retain him amid interest from Serie A clubs Cagliari and Sassuolo. (Daily Record)
Manager Martin O'Neill's Transfer Plans
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed the club is pursuing deals to re-sign striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 29, and left-back Marcelo Saracchi, 28, who was previously on loan from Boca Juniors. (The Herald)
Interest in Real Oviedo Winger Haissem Hassan
Celtic have made a £3.4 million bid for 24-year-old winger Haissem Hassan of Real Oviedo, who impressed playing for Egypt at the World Cup. (Fondo Seguna via Glasgow Times)
However, Celtic would need to meet a £10 million release clause to secure Hassan's transfer, as revealed by his contract terms at Real Oviedo. (The National)
Other Transfer Rumours and Interests
Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl, 20, has expressed that a potential move to Rangers is more appealing than a transfer to Turkey, where he has been linked with Besiktas. (iTromso via Daily Record)
Borussia Dortmund are interested in taking former Rangers loanee Mikey Moore on loan with an option to buy, but Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly reluctant to allow a permanent transfer for the 18-year-old winger. (TeamTalk)
Ipswich Town and Trabzonspor have joined Lyon in expressing interest in 26-year-old Heart of Midlothian forward Claudio Braga. (Record via Scottish Sun)
Hearts and Other Scottish Clubs' Transfer Moves
Hearts have renewed their interest in Forest Green Rovers defender Laurent Mendy, 29, making a fresh approach after a bid was rejected in the January transfer window. (Pete O'Rourke on X)
Dundee manager Steven Pressley is aiming to add six players to his squad and is keen to secure a loan deal for trialist defender Owen Bevan from Bournemouth. (The Courier - subscription required)
Hajduk Split have recently shown interest in 23-year-old Aberdeen winger Topi Keskinen. (Daily Record)
Swedish club Hacken and Polish side Rakow Częstochowa have targeted 20-year-old Aberdeen left-back Mitchel Frame. (Pete O'Rourke on X)
Aberdeen are reportedly interested in a loan move for 19-year-old Hull City defender Cathal McCarthy. (Mark Hendry on Substack)
Arbroath are seeking a loan deal for 18-year-old Dundee United midfielder Scott Constable, who spent time with Airdrieonians last season. (The Courier - subscription required)
Managerial Decisions and Other Club Updates
Martin O'Neill revealed that one reason for the two-week delay in confirming his backroom staff was his hesitation about accepting the Celtic manager's role permanently.
"One of the reasons it took a fortnight to confirm my backroom staff was because I had delayed my decision about whether I wanted to take the Celtic manager's job permanently." (The Herald)
Dinamo Zagreb president Zvonimir Boban stated that the club has received offers for Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna but claims the 29-year-old is not interested in leaving the Croatian champions. (Daily Record)
