Latest Transfer Buzz as Summer Window Approaches for Celtic and Rangers
As the summer transfer window draws near, both Celtic and Rangers are bracing for significant developments. Celtic are preparing for their Scottish Cup semi-final clash against St Johnstone at Hampden Park on Sunday, aiming to take another step toward securing a domestic treble. Meanwhile, Rangers have a free weekend following their exit from the Europa League at the quarter-final stage on Thursday.
Major changes are expected at Ibrox this summer, with uncertainty surrounding the future of interim manager Barry Ferguson, his backroom staff, and several first-team players. Here are the top headlines as of Saturday morning:
Van Bronckhorst Rules Out Rangers Return
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has firmly dismissed any notion of returning to Rangers to take on the managerial role. The former boss, who spent a year at the helm in Govan, made it clear during a TNT Sports appearance that he has no interest in reclaiming the position—even amid the potential takeover by 49ers Enterprises.
Van Bronckhorst, currently unattached after leaving Turkish side Besiktas last year, confirmed that any future involvement with Rangers would be purely as a fan. “No. For me, that book is closed. Maybe as a supporter, but nothing more,” he said.
Celtic Goalkeeper Joins Inverness on Emergency Loan
Celtic B goalkeeper Marcus Gill has joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle on an emergency loan, marking the second time a Celtic shot-stopper has headed to the Highlands this season.
The 17-year-old, who has impressed in the Lowland League and UEFA Youth League, has been brought in to provide cover for the League One side after first-choice keeper Musa Dibaga was sidelined by injury and back-up Szymon Rebilas remained short of match fitness.
With a critical match against playoff-chasing Stenhousemuir looming, Inverness boss Scott Kellacher moved swiftly to secure Gill, who could be in line for a quick debut. Earlier in the campaign, Caley Thistle also secured Aiden Rice on an emergency loan while Dibaga was away on international duty with Gambia.
