James Tavernier Rangers twist, Ibrox target 'not committed', Celtic land major target - Scottish transfers

Trabzonspor linked with Tavernier

Rangers captain James Tavernier has emerged as a transfer target for Turkish side Trabzonspor. The Scottish Sun reports that the Super Lig outfit have made a formal offer for the 32-year-old, whose future has been under constant speculation during this transfer window, with a move to Saudi Arabia also mooted.

Trabzonspor are keen to strengthen their squad ahead of their domestic season and having already landed two former Rangers players in Borna Barisic and John Lundstram, they are now believed to be targeting the Ibrox skipper.

Rangers would listen to viable offer for Tavernier, with manager Philippe Clement stressing earlier this week that every one of his squad - with the exception of goalkeeper Jack Butland - is available for transfer if the price is right.

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Conway trains with 21s

Scotland internationalist and reported Rangers target Tommy Conway has been banished to Bristol City's Under-21 squad due to him not signing a new contract.

Conway is out of contract next summer but has not committed his future to the Robins, with the Ibrox club said to be monitoring the situation. The 21-year-old made his national team debut ahead of Euro 2024 and his club manager Liam Manning set the record straight on Conway's situation.

"Tommy has had a contract offer on the table, which is an excellent offer," said Manning. "This has been turned down, and not negotiated with the player expressing a desire to leave. The decision has been made for him to train with the U21s, with the focus wholly on players who are fully committed to what we are trying to achieve.”

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Celtic sign Schmeichel

Celtic have confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel on a one-year deal, with the Dane due to join up with his new team-mates in the US.

“I am absolutely delighted to join Celtic and can’t wait to get started,” said Schmeichel. “Celtic is one of the world’s proper football clubs, a massive name and a place of real passion and success. Celtic is what football is all about. I know Brendan very well, too. He is a top manager and someone I can’t wait to work with again.”

Earlier, Schmeichel has penned an emotional farewell to Anderlecht supporters. The Danish internationalist wrote on Instagram: "Grateful for my time at Anderlecht – a club with incredible passion and history. I’ll always remember the memories and friendships made here."

Hibs land keeper

Hibs have signed former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Jordan Smith after allowing Jojo Wollacott to return to England. The 29-year-old has joined Hibs on a two-year contract after a season at Stockport, where he played five times. Smith joined County from Forest where he made 54 appearances and also featured on loan spells with Mansfield and Barnsley.

Head coach David Gray said: “He is a player with good experience playing at a high level in the English Championship and has strong pedigree and high standards having spent over 20 years at Nottingham Forest. He will provide healthy competition with Joe (Bursik) and Max (Boruc) in the goalkeeping department and we are all excited to work with him.”

Wollacott earlier left to sign for Sky Bet League One side Crawley. The 27-year-old former Swindon and Charlton player made eight appearances after joining Hibs last summer.