'Celtic to step up interest in West Ham's Irving' - gossip

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Celtic are set to step up their efforts to sign Scotland midfielder Andy Irving, with West Ham United prepared to sell the 25-year-old. (Football Insider)

Evan Ferguson could be a realistic target for Celtic before the end of the summer window - but only if no other club take a gamble on a permanent transfer for the 20-year-old Brighton & Hove Albion striker. (Daily Record)

Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn has caught the eye of Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers with his impressive performances in the Champions League, according to SportsBoom. (SportsBoom via The Scotsman)

Rangers have approached Leicester City over a deal for Conor Coady, but there is interest in the 32-year-old centre-back from elsewhere, including his former club, Wolverhampton Wanderers. (Sky Sports)

Rangers head coach Russell Martin is keen to build his side around forward Hamza Igamane and midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who are both in demand from potential suitors. (Football Insider)

Het Nieuwsblad reports that Aston Villa have started talks with Nicolas Raskin about a potential transfer out of Rangers for the 24-year-old Belgium midfielder. (Het Nieuwsblad via Daily Record)

Rangers are keen on a loan deal for right-back Max Aarons, but Bournemouth are believed to favour a permanent exit for the 25-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Despite reports in Greece, no deal has been finalised with AEK Athens, who are keen on 30-year-old Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers. (Sky Sports)

St Mirren hope to sign 24-year-old Boreham Wood full-back Jayden Richardson, who spent the 2022-23 season with Aberdeen. (Daily Record)

Reports in the Netherlands claim Aberdeen are monitoring 22-year-old Maastricht winger Ilano Silva Timas closely, but Dutch top-flight club Excelsior are also keen on the Cape Verde international. (Press & Journal)

Discussions are ongoing between Heerenveen and Hibernian over Dylan Vente, with the Dutch club aiming to take the 26-year-old striker, who was on loan to Eredivisie rivals Zwolle last season, on a permanent deal. (Sky Sports)

New Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain says he left Celtic a year before the end of his contract because the 33-year-old wanted his fiance and son to see him play first-team football. (STV)

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