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Could Celtic rekindle ther interest in Honduran winger Alberth Elis of Houston Dynamo?

Boost for Celtic in winger chase

Houston Dynamo winger Alberth Elis has reportedly turned down a new deal at the MLS side and is angling for a move to Europe, putting Celtic on high alert after they failed in a £3 million bid last season. The 24-year-old winger has an impressive goalcoring record from the flanks and his form has caught the eye of Stoke City and Fenerbahce but the Hoops are light on wide options and could make a move for the Honduran. (Daily Record)

Bassey deal 'may wait until August’

Rangers may not complete the signing of Leicester City youngster Calvin Bassey until August, owing to ongoing uncertainty over the Scottish transfer window. The Gers announced a pre-contract deal for the defender but the actual transfer can only take place once FIFA gives the green light for transfer windows to reopen. (Football Insider)

Toney a target for Celtic and Rangers?

Peterborough striker Ivan Toney is wanted by Celtic and Rangers, according to the Posh’s director of football Barry Fry. The 24-year-old was in sparkling form for the League One side before the coronavirus pandemic and Fry told the Daily Mail that the rivals have been keeping tabs on the former Newcastle forward. (Daily Mail)

Sunderland keen on Dykes

Sunderland have joined the race for in-demand Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes, while Derby County and a string of other, unnamed English clubs are also monitoring the 24-year-old’s situation. His 12 goals and ten assists before the coronavirus pandemic brought a premature end to the Scottish season won him numerous suitors with Celtic and Rangers also understood to be keen on his services. Livi have slapped a £2 million price-tag on the Australian hitman amid reported interest from Blackburn, Middlesbrough, Millwall, Stoke and Wigan all making enquiries. (Various)

Shved to get Celtic chance as homeland clubs circle

Maryan Shved is set to be handed the chance to impress Neil Lennon during pre-season, despite reports Celtic would look to ship the Ukrainian winger out on loan. The player’s previous club Karpaty Lviv and rival club Oleksandriya were both said to be interested in acquiring Shved's services although the player is understood to favour a return to his former employers if he is sent out on loan. (The Sun)

Rangers colts plan set to be kicked out

Rangers’ plans for league reconstruction that includes colt teams in the bottom tier looks set to be rejected today. The Ibrox side hoped clubs would vote for a new 14-14-18 set-up with Celtic and Rangers youth teams in the third league – but it’s believed the proposal will fail to get the backing it needs to proceed. (The Sun)

Henderson extends Hearts stay

Prospering Hearts forward Euan Henderson has signed a new two-year contract to stay with the Edinburgh club. The reward for his rise to prominence under manager Daniel Stendel has come in the shape of a new deal until summer 2022. Henderson was out of contract at the end of May but has now joined fellow Riccarton academy graduate Lewis Moore in extending his time with the club. (Evening News)

Lack of fans ‘could be good for Kamberi’

Hibs supporters have given their thoughts on the prospect of Florian Kamberi returning to pre-season training with the club just months after he spoke of his loan move to Rangers as a ‘dream come true’. There is interest in the Swiss-born striker from clubs across Europe but as things stand the former Grasshoppers frontman is due to report back to East Mains next Monday. Most fans are against him ever playing for Hibs but one Hibee did suggest: “Games being played behind closed doors will suit him, no fans there to remind him he isn't wanted." (Evening News)