Summer Transfer Saga: Celtic's Asian Coup, Rangers' Midfield Battle & Hibs' Defensive Stand
Celtic finalizes Shin Yamada's £1.5m move as Hibs rebuff Championship bids for Lewis Miller. Rangers face Besiktas interest in Diomande while navigating injury setbacks and stalled keeper deals.



Celtic Secure Yamada Amid Forward Reinforcement Plans
Kawasaki Frontale's confirmation of Shin Yamada's departure has set the stage for Celtic's latest Asian acquisition. The 24-year-old Japanese striker arrives in Glasgow for a medical after the clubs agreed a £1.5m deal, as reported by Anthony Joseph via X. Manager Brendan Rodgers emphasized: "While Yamada adds quality, we're still evaluating options to strengthen our attacking depth" (Daily Record).
Hibs Take Hardline Stance on Miller
Edinburgh club Hibernian have rejected multiple seven-figure offers from English Championship sides for Australian defender Lewis Miller, according to the Scottish Sun. The 23-year-old right-back's physicality and overlapping runs have made him crucial to Hibs' defensive structure.
Turkish Interest Tests Rangers' Resolve
- Besiktas initiated contact for Mohamed Diomande but face Rangers' £13m-£17m valuation (Ekrem Konur)
- Midfield crisis looms with Thelo Aasgaard injured before Champions League qualifiers
- Goalkeeper pursuit Carl Rushworth collapses as Brighton retains prospect
Scottish Transfer Market Developments
Player | Club | Status |
---|---|---|
Conor Coady | Leicester City | Rangers move delayed |
Keita Kosugi | Djurgarden | Celtic monitoring |
Marco Tilio | Celtic | Permanent stay likely |
Infrastructure & Squad Updates
Dundee FC faces bureaucratic hurdles for their £5m Riverside Drive training complex, while Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn trains with PFA's free agent group seeking new opportunities.
"The market remains fluid – we're prepared for multiple scenarios," revealed a Celtic scout anonymously to Sky Sports.