There’s nothing quite like a good transfer story to get the anticipation going – and thankfully, we have a lots of those today.
Huge money moves, big name transfers and another Euro fine on the horizon for Celtic.
Here are today’s top stories…
Top Stories
Rangers boss Mark Warburton has revealed he is “very close” to finalising two signings – believed to be Joleon Lescott and Joe Garner. (Various)
After scoring in Celtic’s 5-2 win over Hapoel Beer Sheva in the first leg of their Champions League play-off, French striker Moussa Dembele is convinced that Celtic have the pace and striking talent to reach the group stages. (Various)
Uefa may take a dim view of the show of Palestinian flags at Celtic Park on Wednesday night. (Times)
Ross County striker Brian Graham says it is a “compliment” to be linked to Hibs, but promises Staggies fans that the speculation hasn’t distracted him. (Press and Journal)
While the Palestinian flag-waving by some fans may cost Celtic in fines, Rodgers described the support as “absolutely incredible”. (Herald)
Aberdeen have rejected a loan approach from rivals Caley Thistle for young striker Scott Wright. (Press and Journal)
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Done Deals
Nathan Delfouneso has joined Swindon on a free transfer from Blackburn.
Pontus Jansson has joined Leeds on loan from Italian side Torino.
Sandro Wieser has joined Reading on a free transfer from FC Thun.
DONE DEAL: Nathan Delfouneso joins on a one-year deal subject to EFL & FA approval #STFC https://t.co/toCqqbSjE8 pic.twitter.com/IVW6jSnSUr
— Swindon Town FC (@Official_STFC) August 18, 2016
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South of the Border
Chelsea could break their club record with a £60m bid for Napoli’s Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 25. (Daily Telegraph)
Goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, has told his Manchester City team-mates he will leave the club before the transfer window closes.(Daily Mirror)
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 26, could move to Wolves or Port Vale following advice from Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.(Sun)
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 29, will ignore interest from Juventus to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge this season. (Evening Standard)
Manager Jurgen Klopp has imposed his style of play on Liverpool far too soon, says new Inter Milan coach Frank de Boer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
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And Finally…
Highland League side Turriff United will host Neil Lennon’s Hibernian in the third round of the Irn Bru Cup.
Turriff progressed to the third round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Montrose thanks to a Andrezj Kleczkowski header.
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