Summer Transfer Saga: Cluj Stand Firm on Munteanu as Celtic Face Stiff Competition
Celtic's £6.9m bid for Romanian striker Louis Munteanu rejected by Cluj, while Rangers face midfield reshuffle and Scottish clubs battle for Championship talents in a heated transfer window.



Transfer Market Heats Up Across Scotland
Celtic's Pursuit of Munteanu Hits Roadblock
CFR Cluj have emphatically turned down Celtic's £6.9m offer for 23-year-old Romanian international Louis Munteanu, demanding £13.8m for their prized asset. The striker's impressive 18-goal campaign has attracted Ligue 1 sides Lille and Nice, setting up a potential bidding war.
Scottish Champions Explore Alternatives
With Daizen Maeda's potential exit looming, Celtic are monitoring Wycombe Wanderers' Ivorian prospect Richard Kone. However, the £7m valuation poses a dilemma for Brendan Rodgers' side, who may need to sell before buying.
Parkhead Exodus Continues
- Midfielder Kwon Hyeok-kyu granted permission to seek new club
- Luis Palma nears loan move to Lech Poznan with potential buy option
- Yang Hyun-jun attracting interest from multiple European clubs
Rangers' Midfield Reshuffle Takes Shape
Real Betis Target Raskin
As Spanish outfit Real Betis prepare for potential departures of Cardoso and William Carvalho, Rangers' 23-year-old Belgian midfielder Nicolas Raskin has emerged as a prime target.
Goalkeeping Revolution at Ibrox
Rangers lead the chase for Sheffield Wednesday's teenage Northern Ireland international Pierce Charles, while former Ibrox favorite Josh Windass could return as free agent after Sheffield Wednesday contract dispute.
Scottish Football Transfer Roundup
Aberdeen's Transfer Tussles
- Rejected £600k+ bids from Luton Town for Shayden Morris
- Exploring Oday Dabbagh reunion despite North African competition
Championship Clubs Flex Financial Muscle
Hibernian rebuff £1m offers from Charlton and Blackburn for Australian defender Lewis Miller, while Dundee United close in on double loan signings of Barnsley's Max Watters and Slovakian winger Ivan Dolcek.
Work Permit Watch
St Mirren await decision on Jamaican forward Jalmaro Calvin's eligibility as clubs rush to complete deals before season kickoff.