'Celtic and Rangers both eye Conway' - gossippublished at 09:05 12 June
09:05 12 June
Rangers and Celtic will both make offers for Scotland striker Tommy Conway if the 21-year-old runs down the final 12 months of his Bristol City contract. (Daily Record), external
Austrian centre-half Flavius Daniliuc, the 23-year-old who is contracted to Salernitana in Italy but spent last season at RB Salzburg, has emerged as a transfer target for both Celtic and Rangers, according to Austrian media reports. (The Scotsman), external
Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna admits he would consider a summer move to Celtic or Rangers after the 27-year-old was released by Nottingham Forest following his loan to FC Copenhagen. (Scottish Sun), external
Arsenal are willing to sell Scotland defender Kieran Tierney at a loss this summer, with an offer in the region of £15m likely enough to secure the 27-year-old. (Football Insider), external
Roma have joined a growing list of clubs interested in signing 23-year-old Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley. (Sky Sports), external
Celtic have prioritised signing a midfielder as Roma emerged as the latest club to take an interest in Matt O’Riley, with newly-promoted Southampton also hovering, but financial fair play restrictions are likely to influence who makes a move for the £25m-rated player. (Daily Mail), external
Genk have started talks about a potential move for 23-year-old striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who has slipped down the Celticpecking order. (Daily Record), external
Sparta Prague goalkeeper Peter Vindahl Jensen is now Celtic's first choice to replace Joe Hart and the 26-year-old is likely to command a fee in excess of £4m. (Daily Mail), external
Newcastle United are set to end their goalkeeper pursuit with a potential £20m deal for Burnley’s James Trafford, which would free up 35-year-old Martin Dubravka, in whom Celticmanager Brendan Rodgers has been credited with an interest in twice at two different clubs, to seek a new challenge. (HITC), external
SPFL board elected for 2024-25 seasonpublished at 13:54 11 June
13:54 11 June
Representatives from Celtic, Hibernian and Ross County feature on the SPFL board for the 2024-25 season.
County director James MacDonald, Hibs non-executive chairman Malcolm McPherson and Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson make up the Premiership contingent.
Paul Hetherington (Airdrieonians) and Graeme Mathie (Ayr United) will represent the Championship, while Andrew Allan (Alloa Athletic) and Allan Maitland (Clyde) have been elected for League 1 and 2.
In a statement, the SPFL say clubs also "voted unanimously" to approve a recommendation that a new Ifab protocol for permanent concussion substitutes is used across all SPFL competitions.
"Each team will be allowed one concussion substitute per match in addition to the normal number of substitutes and substitution opportunities," they say.
"If that concussion substitute is used, the other team is allowed an additional substitute."
'I'll be watching Scotland closely' - Hartpublished at 10:03 11 June
10:03 11 June
Joe Hart BBC Sport pundit
As well as England, I'll be watching Scotland closely because of my old team-mates from Celtic who are in their team. How Scotland do doesn't bother me, but I want my pals to do well.
I've got personal connections with players from lots of other teams at these Euros too, and it's the same for all of them. Ultimately they are my friends and I want what is best for them, no matter what country they are from.
In the past I had to face my mates at tournaments and try to get the better of them, so what will be quite refreshing this time is that I won't have to put those friendships aside.
I'm not on the pitch this time, so it doesn't matter what I do. Instead I can just be happy for my pals to be out there on the biggest stage, and fingers crossed they will perform.
Celtic consider goalkeeper Dubravka - gossippublished at 08:23 11 June
08:23 11 June
Celtic are eyeing up a move for 35-year-old Newcastle United and Slovenia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. (Daily Record), external
Liverpool goalkeeper Coaimhin Kelleher is tempted by the prospect of Champions League football at Celtic but the Glasgow giants know that even a club-record bid of £15m might not even be enough. (HITC), external
According to reports in Germany, Celtic "show interest" in Austria centre-half Flavius Daniliuc, with the 23-year-old expected to leave Italian club Salernitana permanently this summer following their relegation to Serie B. (Scottish Sun), external
Celtic winger Sead Haksabanovic could be heading to Serie A with newly-promoted Parma looking at a back-up option for Fabio Pecchia. (La Gazzetta Dello Sport via Daily Record, external)
A Celtic move for Adam Idah could be delayed with new Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup keen to evaluate the striker in pre-season. (Football Insider), external
Barcelona are interested in signing Jeremie Frimpong and have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the former Celtic full-back. (Sport, external - in Spanish)
Kyogo in no rush for Japan returnpublished at 08:39 10 June
08:39 10 June
Celtic striker Kyogo Furushashi says he wants to "remain overseas for as long as I can" amid reports that Urawa Red Diamonds want to tempt the 29-year-old back to Japan this summer. (Gifu-NP via Daily Record, external)
Serie A side Lecce and recently relegated Frosinone rekindle their interest in Celtic defender Gustaf Lagerbielke after missing out on the Swede in January. (Tuto Mercato via Scottish Sun, external)
Adam Idah admits he does not know where his future lies on the 23-year-old striker's return from loan to Celtic and that new Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup will have the final say as he weighs up his squad options. (Daily Record), external
Forrest could have swapped Celtic for Premier League - Lennonpublished at 19:16 9 June
19:16 9 June
Neil Lennon says James Forrest could have quit Celtic for a Premier League side, but stayed loyal to his boyhood club.
Forrest has made 493 appearances for Celtic with 109 goals and 103 assists for the reigning champions.
Despite not featuring much until the end of the season, the winger came alive to ensure Celtic secured the league title.
"Class is permanent, form is temporary and he's always had the class from when he was 18 years of age," Lennon said.
"He's the first one in the last one away. He's a quiet boy, does his talking on the pitch but he is class and he could've left a long time ago for the Premier League.
"I loved him as a young player, he was so dynamic. The beauty with James is that he can play with both feet, he has that dynamism and he's a brilliant finisher.
"Not only that but he scores big goals in big games. The impact he had for Celtic was huge in the last six weeks, he was really pivotal in them getting over the line."
Ralston's keep-ball know-how catches Clarke's eyepublished at 12:24 9 June
12:24 9 June
Steve Clarke believes Anthony Ralston's possession-based training at Celtic could help Scotland at the Euros.
The right-back started in Friday's 2-2 draw against Finland, with Ross McCrorie in from the off during Monday's meeting with Gibraltar.
With Brendan Rodgers doing keep-ball practice in Celtic training, Clarke believes those principles bled over into Ralston's international outing.
“He was good,” the Scotland boss said. “Start of the game, he was quite safe but kept the ball.
"He obviously plays with a team, a club side who who pass the ball a lot, so I’d imagine their training sessions are pretty much possession based.
"I know Brendan’s (Rodgers) training sessions will be possession-based, so he’s good on the ball, keeps the ball, doesn’t give it away too many times.
“He started to get in the right position, got a few balls into the box, few decent crosses and I was pleased with Tony.”
Scottish gossip: Outs and ins at Celtic?published at 09:49 9 June
09:49 9 June
Celtic will consider selling Kyogo Furuhashi this summer and want at least £25m for the Japan forward, 29, who has been linked with a move to England. (Football Insider), external
Kyogo wants to "work hard overseas for as long as I can, and if I can come back someday, I'd like to come back to Japan". (Gifu-NP - in Japanese), external
Neil Lennon believes it's "inevitable" former club Celtic will lose Denmark midfielder Matt O'Riley, 23, this summer. (Sun), external
Meanwhile, Celtic are considering re-signing Scotland midfielder Stuart Armstrong, 32, following his release by Southampton. (Football Insider), external
Scotland coach Steve Clarke is confident Celtic's possession-based football will help Anthony Ralston integrate into the national team at Euro 2024 without any problem. (Herald - subscription), external
Fabio Silva's father claims his son had the chance to join Celtic before he arrived at Rangers on loan from Wolves in January. (Record), external
Lennon urges Celtic to sign Idahpublished at 16:40 8 June
16:40 8 June
Neil Lennon has urged Celtic to spend money on signing Adam Idah permanently from Norwich City.
The striker joined Celtic on loan in January and scored nine goals, including the pivotal strike in last month's Scottish Cup final.
"I think there's room for improvement but I think he's got great attributes," former Celtic boss Lennon said.
"I think he's improved. I think the confidence he's had from playing for a big club has improved him already. You saw he scored again the other night for the Republic of Ireland.
"He's had a huge impact coming off the bench and I think he's young enough that there's huge potential in him to bring him on. if they can get him for £4/5m I'd definitely do that one."
Celtic can afford £12m summer signings - Lennonpublished at 12:56 8 June
12:56 8 June
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon believes the club have the capacity to bid £12m for their summer signings, but says wages could be an issue in bringing high calibre players to Glasgow.
Brendan Rodgers has spoken repeatedly about adding quality as the Scottish champions look to improve on a shoddy European record.
But featuring in the top continental competition could well make the difference in attracking players to Celtic, says Lennon.
"There's a carrot of Champions League for players, that's a big incentive," he told BBC Radio Scotland.
"Do Celtic have the money to go and spend £10-£12m?
They probably do, but can you attract a £10m player plus the wages to come and "play in Scotland? That's the issue that's always there, especially with England on their doorstep.
"They've got a bit of surgery to do on the team. It's not all about £10-£12m players but can you find the nuggets that are out there, bring them in, develop them and then get them playing at that stage."
Listen to the full interview with Lennon on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound on Saturday, 8 June from 14:00 BST.
Tierney 'would love' Celtic return - gossippublished at 09:35 8 June
09:35 8 June
Scotland and Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney, 27, would "love" to return to former club Celtic and the Gunners are set to listen to offers over the summer. (Football Insider), external
Al-Ittihad are reportedly "welcoming" offers for former Celtic winger Jota amid speculation in Saudi Arabia he could return to the Scottish champions. (Record), external
Celtic and Brentford want to sign Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper and Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher, 25. (Liverpool Echo), external
Bournemouth want £8m Wales defender Chris Mepham, 26, who is of interest to Celtic. (Wales Online), external
Celtic, Ipswich Town and Norwich City are all interested in signing Scotland Under-17 forward Aiden McGinlay, 17, who plays for Queen's Park. (Record), external
Lennon would 'seriously consider' Celtic returnpublished at 18:21 7 June
18:21 7 June
Neil Lennon says he would give "serious consideration" to a Celtic return if an opportunity became available in the future.
The former Celtic skipper and boss has recently returned to management with Romanian side Rapid Bucharest.
Lennon had two spells as manager of Celtic, the latter ending in catastrophic fashion in 2021 as the club's bid for an unprecedented 10th successive title imploded.
The Northern Irishman, 52, says that failure was down to "a million other things" as Rangers eased to their first title in a decade.
"You don't know if people would want you back," Lennon told BBC Scotland.
"I'm ploughing my own furrow now. I had 14 years at Celtic and won 10 titles out of 14, that wasn't bad. Three I lost on the last day of the season as a player and a manager and the one I lost heavily was during Covid.
"My annoyance was people couldn't really see that it wasn't all down to coaching, team tactics, team selection, it was down to a million other things that were going on that caused the problems that weren't football related.
"That annoyed me, considering my record previously. But if an opportunity comes to work at Celtic again in some capacity I'd have to give it serious consideration because I love the club."
Listen to the full interview with Lennon on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound on Saturday, 8 June from 14:00 BST.
Are fans in favour of VAR?published at 17:46 7 June
17:46 7 June
The results are in. And they may be a surprise.
We asked you to cast your vote on whether the Scottish Premiership should keep VAR or scrap it.
More than 3,000 of you responded to the poll - and while there was a clear majority, it was no landslide.
Those in favour of ditching VAR totalled 67% of voters, while 33% were in favour of favour of keeping it.
Pukki will relish Glasgow return - Johanssonpublished at 14:43 7 June
14:43 7 June
Former Celtic striker Teemu Pukki will relish his return to Glasgow as his Finland side take on Euros-bound Scotland, says former Rangers forward Jonatan Johansson.
The Finnish frontman underwhelmed in his spell at Celtic Park, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances.
After disappointing under Neil Lennon and Ronny Deila, Pukki found his shooting boots at Norwich City, and has always been a key player for his national team.
"He’s important, he's so calm on the pitch as well," Johansson told BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
"He's got a really calming influence on all the younger players. He's still quick enough, he's a fantastic finisher with both feet as we know.
"Pukki is coming from Minnesota [United] as well, he's in the middle of the league there with them, so he'll be in good form. He was rested during the week."
He added: "I think he's going to really enjoy this game being back in Glasgow. He really enjoyed his time here.
"I know he didn't really produce his best football at Celtic but he really enjoyed his time in Glasgow."
Celtic linked with Vindahl and Mepham - gossippublished at 08:51 7 June
08:51 7 June
Celtic have made Sparta Prague goalkeeper Peter Vindahl one of their key targets and the Scottish champions are locked in negotiations despite having to stump up a sizeable fee for the 26-year-old Dane. (Football Scotland), external
Denmark assistant manager Morten Wieghorst says he has spoken to Celtic and his former club are not sure they will be able to keep hold of midfielder Matt O'Riley this summer considering the 23-year-old's player of the year season. (Daily Record), external
Celtic have added 26-year-old Wales centre-half Chris Mepham, who would command a fee of about £8m heading into the final year of his Bournemouth contract, to a list of summer signing targets. (Daily Mail), external
Out-of-favour Celtic centre-half Maik Nawrocki has rejected an approach from Legia Warsaw, but his former club could return for the 23-year-old should he remain out of the picture in Glasgow at the start of the new season. (Sebastian Staszewski on X), external
Johnny Hayes is poised to return to Celtic in a role working with younger players after the 36-year-old winger rejected an offer to remain with Aberdeen. (Scottish Sun), external
Ralston ready to use Champions League know-how at Euros published at 17:43 6 June
17:43 6 June
Anthony Ralston says he is using Champions League experience with Celtic to prepare for Scotland's Euro 2024 campaign.
The 25-year-old, who was named in Steve Clarke's provisional squad, has not featured in a European match at club level since 2022.
However, having turned out in multiple campaigns in the Champions League and Europa League, Ralston believes his continental know-how can make a difference in Germany.
"It's about taking experiences you've had over the course of your career," he said.
"I've been lucky enough to have been involved in environments and games like that [the Champions League] where it's at the top level, you need to be on top of your game.
"We're lucky that we've got a lot of boys who have played at that level and we've got a lot of experience as well.
"It's the type of games you need to bring all of that, be fully focused and be 100% ready."
When asked how much it would mean to make Clarke's final squad, which will be trimmed from 28 to 26 players on Friday, Ralston added: "It would mean a hell of a lot.
"It's something when you grow up as a young boy, watching tournaments on the TV, you can only dream of being part of one and you work your full career to be in the position to be part of it."
BBC extends Scottish Cup deal for five yearspublished at 13:26 6 June
13:26 6 June
BBC Scotland will continue to broadcast live matches and highlights from the Scottish Cup for another five years.
The new deal extends the BBC's arrangement of showing a game from each round - up to and including the final - on a free-to-air platform.
The contract also allows the broadcaster to produce "near live digital highlights".
The Scottish Youth Cup final will also be shown live for the next five years.
On this day: Deila becomes Celtic boss published at 12:43 6 June
12:43 6 June
It was on this day 10 years that Celtic fans started scrubbing up on their Norwegian football knowledge.
That's because on 6 June 2014, Ronny Deila was appointed as Parkhead boss, leaving his homeland having won a league title and domestic cup with Stromsgodset.
Roy Keane, Henrik Larsson and Owen Coyle were all linked to the role following Neil Lennon's departure, with Peter Lawell hoping Deila would bring a "bright and energetic way forward" for the club.
Two league titles and a League Cup were the highlights of the young manager's tenure in Glasgow.
However, he announced his intention to leave at the end of the 2015/16 season three days after a Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Rangers, having twice failed to lead Celtic to the group stage of the Champions League.
Deila's managerial resume has been a mixed bag since delivering his last Ronny Roar at Celtic Park.
He returned to Norway to take over at Valerenga, also taking charge at New York City, Standard Liege and Club Brugge.
Celtic-linked Begovic 'looking at options' - gossippublished at 08:06 6 June
08:06 6 June
Asked about being linked with a move to Celtic, 36-year-old goalkeeper Asmir Begovic said he is "currently looking at options" but is waiting to see what happens with discussions about a new contract with Queens Park Rangers. (TalkSport), external
Liverpool are working on signing a new goalkeeper as they prepare for Caoimhin Kelleher to leave this summer and Premier League rivals could join Celtic in registering their interest in the 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international, who wants first-team football. (Football Insider), external
Peter Grant urges former club Celtic to sign goalkeeper David de Gea, who has been without a club since leaving Manchester United a year ago. (Record), external
Turning Paulo Bernardo's loan into a permanent transfer will cost Celtic less than the reported £6m, with the Scottish champions now expected to offer Benfica £3m up front, with £500,000-worth of add-ons bringing the total transfer fee to £3.5m, with a sell-on clause included for the 22-year-old midfielder. (Daily Mail, print edition)
Aston Villa remain among clubs interested in Kieran Tierney as Arsenal sources confirmed they hope to generate around £25m by selling the out-of-favour Scotland defender this summer. (TeamTalk), external
Crystal Palace are willing to listen to offers for striker Odsonne Edouard this summer but value the 26-year-old, who cost £14m from Celtic in 2021, at £20m. (London News Online), external