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Rangers face a setback in their pursuit of Egyptian winger Ibrahim Adel, 23, after Pyramids reportedly turned down a bid from the Ibrox club.
The Egyptian side appear unwilling to sell the winger, leaving Rangers to explore alternative attacking options before the transfer window closes.
Celtic are pushing hard for a midfield signing, having made a formal bid for LAFC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz as the club looks to reshape its squad.
The Polish midfielder is seen as a potential replacement for Matt O’Riley, who recently departed Celtic, leaving a significant creative gap in the midfield.
Bogusz has impressed in MLS with LAFC, and Celtic’s formal approach signals genuine intent to complete the deal in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Rangers midfielder Alex Lowry, 21, has attracted interest from the English Football League, with Carlisle United making an enquiry about the youngster.
A loan move to Carlisle United could give Lowry valuable first-team experience, having found his path to regular starts at Rangers difficult to secure.
Celtic are also set to lose a defensive option, with FC Twente closing in on a season-long loan deal for Gustaf Lagerbielke after the Swedish defender completed a medical with the Dutch club.
Lagerbielke’s temporary departure could prompt Celtic to consider further defensive reinforcements before the transfer deadline passes.
The flurry of activity across the Scottish Premiership reflects a busy final stretch of the transfer window, with clubs like Hearts, Hibs, and Aberdeen also monitoring the market for potential additions.
Rangers and Celtic remain the dominant forces in Scottish football’s transfer activity, but clubs across the division are working to strengthen their squads ahead of a demanding domestic and European schedule.
With several deals at various stages of negotiation, supporters of Scottish clubs can expect further announcements as clubs race to finalise their business before the window slams shut.
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