Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has declined transfer proposals from clubs across Austria, Greece, and the United States. The 28-year-old Japanese international has made clear his preference to compete at a higher level, specifically targeting opportunities within Europe’s elite leagues rather than accepting moves to those destinations.
Meanwhile, transfer activity continues across Scottish football. Rangers are poised to complete the signing of Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic on a season-long loan arrangement that includes an obligation to purchase based on appearance thresholds. In goalkeeping news, Celtic have initiated discussions with Blackburn Rovers regarding Hungarian shot-stopper Balazs Toth, who has declined to extend his contract at Ewood Park.
Other deals in motion include Rangers pursuing discussions with Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy, while Hibernian are finalizing arrangements to bring in American striker Colton Swan from Charleston Battery. St Johnstone have identified German forward Danny Schmidt as a target, with the 23-year-old available as a free agent following his departure from Fortuna Dusseldorf. Additionally, Kilmarnock are set to acquire Hull City centre-back Cathal McCarthy on a season-long loan.
In player development news, Aberdeen’s Kevin Nisbet has received backing from manager Stephen Robinson for potential Scotland selection, while Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson has indicated that a future move to Rangers remains a realistic possibility during his career trajectory.
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