Celtic linked with Tahirovic as Reynolds attracts Rangers - gossip

Celtic have made contact with Brondby over the availability of 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. (Spilxperten), external

Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are stepping up their interest in Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, 22. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Jackie McNamara believes former club Celtic should expect transfer interest in Canada right-back Alistair Johnston, 27. (Record), external

And McNamara praises manager Martin O'Neill for guiding Celtic to a domestic double last season amid a series of injuries. (National - subscription required), external

O'Neill has been spotted at Glasgow Airport, with the 74-year-old expected to continue as Celtic manager next season. (Sun), external

Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh, who is out of contract after his loan spell with Motherwell, and the 26-year-old has agreed a two-year deal, with the Championship club having the option to extend by a further year. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Rangers have shown concrete interest in right-back Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo are open to a transfer because his contract expires next year, although they do hope to earn a windfall from the 24-year-old's potential sale. (Nieuwsblad), external

United States international Reynolds, who missed out on their World Cup squad, is one of several targets as Rangers look to replace James Tavernier at right-back. (Herald - subscription required), external

Hull City are weighing up a move for Dan Neil with Championship rivals Middlesbrough also interested in the 24-year-old midfielder, who has held discussions with Rangers as he exits Sunderland. (TeamTalk), external

Jack Butland is attracting interest from Premier League clubs as a back-up goalkeeper, but Rangers have no plans to sell the 33-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Leicester are in talks with former Southampton and Rangers head coach Russell Martin about taking over the club following their relegation to League One. (Leicester Mercury), external