Celtic secured the right to play Rangers in the Old Firm for a second successive game with a 2-1 win over their rivals at Parkhead on Saturday.
The Hoops have extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to eight points at the start of the year, with Rangers already having two games in hand.
As both teams are currently finalizing their transfer preparations, we have summarized the latest news for both teams on Sunday, December 31st.
Rangers are leading a three-horse race for versatile winger Million Manhoof, worth £2.
5 million.
The Ibrox club have been monitoring the highly-rated Dutch youth international over the past 12 months, according to a report in the Scottish Sun, with new director of football recruitment Nils Coppen adding that the 22-year-old has been closely monitored by the Ibrox club for the past 12 months.
He is said to be a fan of the player.
next month.
Manhoef, who primarily plays on the right-wing but can also play on the opposite flank and at full-back, still has 18 months left on his current contract.
Vitesse was thought to be “ready to listen to offers” in January, with the likes of English giants Leicester City and Preston North End waiting to sign him.
Manager Clement has addressed the possibility of a transfer and refused to get involved in speculation.
he told BBC Sportsound: .
“I never talk about players I’m interested in or players I’m not interested in, because you can talk about rumors every day.
There are a lot of false rumors in Glasgow.
” Advertisement “We’re going to be talking about the players that are in the building, and that’s the case with Fabio (Silva), and like all the players this year, he’s doing everything to have a great season.
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” These are things we’ve discussed with the board, we’re all in agreement, and we’ll see what’s possible in January.
“Everyone works hard and strives to get the best out of what we want.
I also want to see players strive to stay with the team and the club.
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Rangers’ Europa League rivals are planning a change.
For Celtic attacker Rangers’ Europa League rivals plot move for Celtic attacker Celtic target drops subtle transfer hint Celtic linked Thiago Araujo says compatriot Paulo Bernardo will join Celtic Rangers appear to be keeping a close eye on transfer applicants after congratulating their former club on their goal in the match.
The £4m Estoril full-back has emerged as a January signing candidate as manager Brendan Rodgers seeks stronger competition for the left-back spot with Greg Taylor.
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