Michel-Ange Balikwisha is expected to depart Celtic this summer, with the 25-year-old forward falling out of favour under manager Martin O'Neill's system. Clubs from three different countries — Monza, Basel, and Elversberg — have already sent scouts to assess him.

The bigger story at Celtic Park, however, concerns midfielder Arne Engels, who has reportedly agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with West Ham United. The clubs are said to have settled on a £22m fee for the 22-year-old Belgium international — a sum that would shatter the English Championship transfer record, according to TeamTalk.

Celtic's goalkeeper search

As Celtic navigate outgoings, they are also actively pursuing reinforcements between the posts. Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Balazs Toth, 28, has emerged as a top target, though the Championship club are expected to demand in excess of £4m for the Hungary international.

On the striker front, Celtic face a battle to retain 17-year-old Emmanuel Obidiwe, with several Premier League clubs reportedly circling the highly rated teenager.

Furuhashi rules out Celtic return

New LA Galaxy forward Kyogo Furuhashi has revealed he turned down the chance to re-sign with Celtic, insisting he was determined to make his mark at Birmingham City before ultimately moving to MLS. The Japanese forward's comments put to rest any speculation of a romantic return to Glasgow.

Adding a nostalgic note, former Celtic full-back Efrain Juarez has stated his belief that he is destined to one day return to the club — this time as manager.

Rangers and PSV's Driouech fallout

Across the city at Ibrox, Rangers find themselves at the centre of a transfer dispute. PSV Eindhoven have expressed their bewilderment at Rangers' decision to walk away from a £6.5m deal for winger Couhaib Driouech. The Dutch club insist the 24-year-old's injury was already known to Rangers and that he is on course for a swift recovery.

Rangers manager Derek McInnes, meanwhile, took personal charge of negotiations to bring 27-year-old left-back James Penrice to Ibrox on loan from AEK Athens.

Former Rangers midfielder Derek Ferguson has hinted that his son Lewis, the Bologna and Scotland midfielder aged 26, was contacted by Rangers — but suggests the Ibrox club quickly discovered the Italian side's valuation placed him well out of reach.

St Mirren land Arsenal loanee

St Mirren have concluded a loan agreement with Arsenal for 20-year-old winger Ismeal Kabiaon, providing the Paisley club with a promising young addition ahead of the new season.