A roundup of Christmas Day transfer news for Celtic and Rangers:
Celtic couldn’t secure a win in their latest Scottish Premiership match, but their commanding lead still places them at the top of the table heading into Christmas. Rangers managed to close the gap slightly with a victory over Dundee, but the gap remains nine points between the two Old Firm rivals.
The Scottish Premiership resumes on Boxing Day with a thrilling Edinburgh Derby at Tynecastle. Celtic will host Motherwell, while Rangers travel to face St Mirren. With the January transfer window just days away, let’s dive into some of the latest transfer rumors.
Premier League star ‘interested’ in Celtic return
Kieran Tierney, a long-time transfer target and former Celtic player, is reportedly ‘interested’ in returning to his boyhood club as he nears the end of his Arsenal career, according to Football Insider. The Premier League side has opted not to activate a one-year extension clause in Tierney’s contract, making him a free agent at the end of the season.
Tierney, who left Celtic in 2019 for a Scottish record £25 million, has struggled to maintain a regular place in Arsenal’s lineup under Mikel Arteta, with injuries further complicating his time at the club.
Brendan Rodgers, who previously managed Tierney at Celtic, is said to be a big admirer of the 27-year-old. As of the new year, Tierney will be free to negotiate with other clubs, potentially allowing Celtic to re-sign their former star without a transfer fee.
Nils Koppen eyeing potential Rangers signings for January
Rangers’ technical director Nils Koppen is reportedly monitoring transfer targets in Belgium, according to Ibrox News. Both Koppen and Rangers manager Philippe Clement have ties to Belgium, making it a key market for potential signings.
Isaac Price of Standard Liège had been linked with a move to Rangers, but recent reports suggest Clement is no longer interested in the midfielder. Despite this, Koppen continues to explore possible new additions, with Rangers likely to strengthen their squad in January.
While no specific deals are confirmed yet, rumors about Rangers’ transfer plans are intensifying as Clement and his team aim to narrow the gap with Celtic.
