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Celtic midfield target Paulo Bernardo, 23, who was on loan at the club from Benfica last season, remains in negotiations with the Scottish champions regarding length of contract and salary after the two clubs agreed a transfer fee. (A Bola, in Portuguese), external

Venezia midfielder Tanner Tessmann, 22, is linked with Celtic and four other clubs but Inter Milan will not be signing the United States international. (Gianluca Di Marzio, in Italian), external

Atletico Madrid and Liverpool have been kept informed about Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley's situation, with the 23-year-old Denmark international having already attracted interest from Atalanta. (Rudy Galetti on X), external

Celtic goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist, 32, has opened talks over a move to Neil Lennon’s Rapid Bucharest. (Record), external

Meanwhile, Celtic are linked with Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha, 23. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), external

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How do you replace a former Premier League-winning goalkeeper with international pedigree?

Go and sign another.

When Joe Hart announced he would be retiring at the end of the season, there was some concern from fans about the calibre of shot-stopper Celtic would be able to replace him with.

There aren't too many quality, experienced goalkeepers on offer.

As it transpired, there was no need to fear; Brendan Rodgers had a man in mind and he got him - Kasper Schmeichel.

A successful international, with a Premier League and FA Cup medal on his mantlepiece, he's a man used to the big stage.

It's a signing which has excited fans, and his team-mates are also looking forward to linking up with their new number one.

"It’s a massive signing for us," Greg Taylor said of the Denmark captain's arrival.

"Joe Hart was a great servant to the club and a great guy to have around the place, so hopefully that’s what we’ve got again"

Despite not yet meeting him, James Forrest too is looking forward to welcoming a new face through the doors.

"The gaffer’s had him at Leicester before and obviously Joe has spoken about him a few times and very highly of him, so everyone is looking forward to meeting and playing alongside him," he added.

Another member of Schmeichel's new defensive unit, Anthony Ralston said: "He’ll be a great addition to the team."

"Obviously everybody loved Joe and he did amazing things for the club, so to have Kasper in now he’ll be a great addition to the squad and we wish him all the best."

But perhaps centre-back Liam Scales summed it up best adding: "If you could go and get a like for like, he’s the one.

"You’re losing out on an international and a Premier League winner, but then you’re getting another one in so we’re really looking forward to greeting him and playing with him."

Hyeon-gyu Oh has expressed his gratitude towards Celtic, describing the club and its supporters as the "best", after the South Korea striker's £4.5m transfer to Belgian club Genk. (Glasgow Times), external

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• Premier League winner 2015/2016

• FA Cup winner 2021

• Community Shield winner 2021/22

• Denmark centurion (105 caps, 48 clean sheets)

• Denmark POTY 2016, 2019, 2020

• 723 club appearances

• 231 clean sheets

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“He is a guy I trust".

Brendan Rodgers has his man as the Celtic manager has reunited with Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.

The 37-year-old has penned a one-year deal with the Scottish Premiership champions after spending a season with Anderlecht in Belgium.

The Dane, who has over 100 caps for his country and played four times at Euro 2024, won the Premier League with Leicester City before becoming an FA Cup winner under Rodgers five years later.

“I am really pleased to bring Kasper to Celtic," Rodgers told the club's website.

"He is a real quality keeper and someone with the ability and personality to be great for us.

“He is a guy I trust and someone who knows how to win. He lives for football and he is coming to a club where he will feel the same passion that he has for the game.

“I know he will feel right at home at Celtic and we look forward to working with him as we all aim for more success.”

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Anyone lurking around Celtic Park thinking a certain former manager might pop up after he had a game in Edinburgh last night?

Well, sorry to burst any bubbles, Ange Postecoglou won't be pitching up at Parkhead today.

His Tottenham Hotspur side were in action on Wednesday as they took on Hearts in their first pre-season game of the summer and it was a successful return to Scotland for the Australian.

A 5-1 win at Tynecastle brought the odd smile to his face, but it was the shock at the sunshine that caught him most off-guard.

"It seems like the weather has brightened up since I left, it's a beautiful day here today," he told BBC Scotland.

But while he enjoyed his return north of the border, it was short-lived as he admitted Spurs were travelling straight back down south.

When asked if he had a trip along the M8 planned he replied, "No unfortunately, it would've been nice."

The former Celtic boss also ruled out any knowledge of links to the vacant England job, stressing he had "no idea" of the speculation doing the rounds.

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Norwich City head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup is planning for life with Celtic target Adam Idah.

The Republic of Ireland striker made his return for the English Championship side in their friendly defeat to Club Bruges on Wednesday.

Celtic have had a bid rejected to permanently sign the 23-year-old, who had impressive loan spell in Scotland in the second half of last season.

"It's nice to have him back, he will be a valuable player for us," new Norwich boss Thorup told club media.

"He's been a part of the group for a little over a week. It was important for us to get him started and important for him to have some minutes.

"[During his performance] we saw what he can support this team with."

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Kasper Schmeichel has passed his medical check-up in Italy and is now on his way to the USA to meet his team-mates at Celtic. There is only one signature left before he is the new first-choice goalkeeper for Brendan Rodgers' side for at least a year. (Farzam Abolhosseini on X), external

Adam Idah was subbed off after just half an hour as the Celtic target made his first start of the season for Norwich City.

Boss Johannes Hoff Thorup threw the striker in from the start as the Canaries kicked off their pre-season tour of Belgium with a clash against Pro League champions Club Bruges (Football Scotland), external

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On-loan Celtic striker Jonny Kenny fired Shamrock Rovers through to a Champions League second qualifying round tie against Sparta Prague.

The 21-year-old netted a double as the Dublin side held on with 10 men to complete a 2-1 win over Vikingur Reykjavik.

Rovers seized control early on as Kenny scored twice in the opening 20 minutes before substitute Nikolaj Hansen got a goal back for the Icelandic visitors on the hour.

Just as in the goalless first leg, Shamrock finished with 10 men as Jack Byrne collected a second booking, but they held on for a lucrative win thanks to Hansen's penalty miss.

Kenny, who joined Celtic from Sligo Rovers on a five-year deal in January 2022, has yet to make his first-team debut for the Scottish champions.

The striker is now in his second successive season on loan at Shamrock Rovers and has netted 17 goals in 56 appearances for the Irish club.

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Newly-signed goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo can't wait to be part of the Celtic "project" under Brendan Rodgers.

The Finland international has left Aston Villa to join the Glasgow club on a five-year deal.

"It feels amazing," the 22-year-old told CelticTV, external.

"It’s an opportunity I can’t turn down and it’s something I was looking forward to as soon as I heard of the interest."

"I’ve been told about a project for myself and for the football club and I’m excited to join that.

"Hopefully the fans can see a lot more of me over the next couple of years. It’s a project that’s got me here and I’m really excited for it."

Sinisalo says the opportunity to learn from Rodgers was a big attraction.

"It’s not often you work under great managers such as him," he said.

"I talked to him and the way he spoke about me, how much I felt like he wanted me here, that was what really drew me to come here.

"I can’t speak highly enough of him and I’m really excited to work under him."

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Celtic target Adam Idah has travelled with Norwich to Belgium for their pre-season game against Club Brugge - dashing fans' hopes over a cryptic Instagram post which had hinted at a flight to Glasgow. (Norwich Evening News, external)

Football pundit Danny Mills has backed Idah for a move to Glasgow - and says Norwich must make a final decision soon on whether to let the player go. (Football League World, external)

Read the rest of today's Scottish football gossip here

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Aston Villa goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo looks set to become Celtic's first summer signing after joining the squad for their pre-season tour to the United States.

The 22-year-old Finland international was pictured wearing a Celtic tracksuit at Glasgow Airport as Brendan Rodgers' squad prepared to fly out.

Sinisalo played 50 games on loan at Exeter last season and previously spent time with Ayr United. He featured against Scotland at Hampden in the 2-2 draw before Euro 2024.

Rodgers is expected to be reunited with 37-year-old former Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel later this week as Celtic look to replace the retired Joe Hart.

Midfielder Matt O'Riley joined his team-mates as they prepared to jet off for friendlies against DC United, Manchester City and Chelsea.

The Denmark international has been the subject of fresh speculation this week amid reported interest from Juventus and Atalanta among others.

Another midfielder, Paulo Bernardo, is expected to link up with Celtic in the United States with the club reported to have agreed a £3.5m fee with Benfica following his loan spell last season.

Watch some of the best moments from Jonny Hayes' career after the former Inverness, Celtic and Aberdeen winger announced his retirement from playing.

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Former Celtic coach Harry Kewell has been sacked by Yokohama F Marinos after less than seven months in charge.

The Australia legend joined Celtic as compatriot Ange Postecoglou's assistant in summer 2022 and stayed on when Brendan Rodgers took charge before leaving to lead the Japanese club last December.

Kewell, 45, reached the Asian Champions League final, losing to Al Ain, during his first season at the helm.

But he has now been dismissed with Marinos - who won the title under Postecoglou in 2019 - currently languishing 12th in the J-League, only seven points above the relegation zone.

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Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo on a permanent deal, after the 22-year-old spent last season on loan with Brendan Rodgers' side. (A Bola, external)

Personal terms are yet to be agreed between Celtic and Bernardo, but the clubs have agreed a fee of £3.5m. (Stephen McGowan on X, external)

Celtic have received an approach from Italian giants Juventus for Matt O'Riley after they rejected a bid from Atalanta for the midfielder. (Sky Sports, external)

Celtic are also working on a deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, who they hope will join as back-up to prospective number one Kasper Schmeichel. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Royal Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha is also of interest to Celtic, but discussions are still at a preliminary stage. (Sacha Tavolieri on X, external)

Read the rest of Tuesday's Scottish gossip here.

Leicester City are pushing to win the race for Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley amid rival interest from Atalanta, Everton and Southampton. (TeamTalk), external

Serie A side Atalanta are readying a second bid for Matt O'Riley after their opening offer was rejected by Celtic. (Football Insider), external

Paulo Bernardo has left Benfica's training camp as negotiations for the midfielder's return to Celtic on a permanent basis continue. (Ojogo, external - in Portuguese)

Celtic received a fee of £4.5m for striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who sealed a move to Genk yesterday, having paid £2.5 for the South Korean 18 months ago. (Scottish Sun), external

Read the rest of Monday's Scottish gossip.

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Celtic are closing in on their first summer signing, with veteran Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to undergo a medical on Tuesday or Wednesday. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-Gyu has travelled out to Belgium to undergo a medical with KRC Genk after agreeing terms. (Peter O'Rourke on X), external

Read the rest of Sunday's Scottish gossip.

Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign Kasper Schmeichel, with negotiations underway and final details being sorted to secure the 37-year-old Denmark goalkeeper after his exit from Anderlecht. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

Free agent goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has been offered a one-year contract by Celtic. (Daily Record), external

Genk are closing a deal with Celtic to sign Hyeon-gyu Oh, with the 23-year-old South Korea striker having agreed personal terms on a long-term contract. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), external

Read Saturday's Scottish Gossip in full here.

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