Celtic boss resigned to losing Engels and Maeda - gossip

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expects to sell Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels this summer as Rangers counterpart Derek McInnes admits he needs departures before more signings.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill is resigned to losing 28-year-old Japan forward Daizen Maeda and 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Arne Engels this summer. (Daily Record, external)

Martin O'Neill would love to keep Daizen Maeda at Celtic this summer and allow him to run down the final year of his contract, as club legend Henrik Larsson did more than two decades ago. (The Herald, external)

Martin O'Neill plans to have a discussion with Celtic captain Callum McGregor about his future after the midfielder switched agents amid reports of interest from other clubs in the 33-year-old. (Glasgow Times, external)

Kelechi Iheanacho is training beside Newcastle United and Denmark striker William Osula at the Seedorf Football Academy in Manchester with Celtic manager Martin O'Neill saying he is still interested in re-signing the 29-year-old forward. (Scottish Sun, external)

Negotiations between Feyenoord and current club Hertha Berlin regarding the transfer of goalkeeper Tjark Ernst are progressing, with Celtic and Wolfsburg also interested in the 23-year-old goalkeeper. (Kicker, external)

Brondby sporting director Julius Ohnesorge has admitted they are open to selling Benjamin Tahirovic but says there has been no approach from Celtic for the 23-year-old midfielder. (The National, external)

Millwall have entered the race for Celtic striker Johnny Kenny with Bolton Wanderers also interested in signing the 23-year-old on a permanent basis after he helped them win promotion to the Championship while on loan. (Alan Nixon on Patreon, external)

Hellas Verona sporting director Sean Sogliano admits they will listen to offers for 23-year-old Scotland striker Keiron Bowie - but only at the right price. (Daily Record, external)

Rangers manager Derek McInnes still wants more reinforcements for his squad but says they will also have to move players out the door first. (The Herald, external)

Jens Hjerto-Dahl says he is relaxed about his future after Rangers had a £5.3m offer rejected by Tromso for the 20-year-old midfielder. (Daily Record, external)

Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl has admitted that he wants to complete a move to Rangers this summer, despite interest from Besiktas. (Football Transfers, external)

Beveren have agreed a six-figure fee for 25-year-old Kilmarnock left-back Dominic Thompson, who will travel to Belgium to undergo a medical and finalise personal terms. (Sky Sports, external)

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has decided not to sign Liam McCarron after the 25-year-old left-back's trial with the Perth club following his departure from Boston United. (The Courier, external)

Scotland set piece coach Andrew Hughes is taking on the same role at Athletic Bilbao. (Training Ground Guru, external)