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SPFL transfer latest: Celtic lead chase for Danish defender, Rangers close to completing first signing

Celtic are looking to strike a deal to sign defender Erik Sviatchenko
Celtic are looking to strike a deal to sign defender Erik Sviatchenko

Today has been a busy old day in the world of Scottish football.

First, all of next season’s fixtures were confirmed, then there was the wild world of the transfer window. Celtic shipped one Danish player out and could replace him with another.

Meanwhile Hearts and Dundee United have both strengthened. Here’s a look at all the latest rumours and done deals…

  • Celtic are chasing the signature of Danish defender Erik Sviatchenko. Lille, Bourmemouth and Stoke City have all shown interest in the FC Midtjylland man but the 23-year-old’s agent says European football and Celtic’s history could swing things in the Parkhead club’s favour. (Express)
  • Midfielder Scott Robertson looks set to join Romanian outfit FC Botosani after rejecting a new deal at Hibs. (Scottish Sun)
  • Former Celtic loanee John Guidetti is wanted by clubs across Europe, including Serie A side Lazio, according to his agent Carlo Cavalleri. (Football-Italia)
  • Celtic target Mitchell Dijks is set to complete his move to Ajax after the club and Willem II reached an agreement (De Telegraaf)
  • Former Dundee United keeper Radoslaw Cierzniak looks set join big spending Podbeskidzie in Poland, snubbing a potential move to Wigan. (The Herald)
Radoslaw Cierzniak looks set to return to his homeland
Radoslaw Cierzniak looks set to return to his homeland
  • Nadir Ciftci’s agent has played down talk of a move to Celtic, insisting there has been no contact from the Parkhead club. (Evening Times)
  • Striker Jelle Vossen has decided to quit Genk and is now weighing up a £2million move to Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
  • Ben Richards-Everton rejected the opportunity to return to England to sign a one-year deal with Dunfermline. (The Courier)
  • Rangers are close to completing the signing of Wigan defender Rob Kiernan, with manager Mark Warburton hoping to finalise a move next week. (Daily Record)

Latest done deals in the SPFL

  • Hearts have completed the signing of defender Blazej Augustyn from Gornik Zabrze.
  • Celtic misfit Teemu Pukki has joined Brondby on a permanent deal after a loan at the Danish club last season.
  • Dundee United have signed former Queen of the South defender Mark Durnan on a three-year deal.
  • Hibs have confirmed the signing of Dundee forward Martin Boyle on a two-year contract.
Teemu Pukki has left Celtic after struggling to make his mark
Teemu Pukki has left Celtic after struggling to make his mark

And down south…

  • Chelsea are looking to strengthen their midfield with the signing of Zenit St Petersburg’s Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel, 26. (Daily Express)
  • Manchester City face competition from Paris St-Germain for the signature of 22-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba. Juventus are looking for £70m for the France international. (Daily Star)
  • Manchester United winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce for £6m on a four-year contract. (Sun)
  • Liverpool have agreed terms on a deal to sign Charlton defender Joe Gomez, 18. He will undergo a medical on Friday. (Daily Mail)
  • Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has agreed terms to join Arsenal from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)
  • Crystal Palace could be priced out of a move Loic Remy with Chelsea valuing their striker at £15million (Daily Telegraph)
Luis Nani looks like he is on his way to Turkey from Old Trafford
Luis Nani looks like he is on his way to Turkey from Old Trafford