Rangers linked with Lens striker Fofana

Rangers seek defensive reinforcements as Celtic advance in talks for international signings.

Por El Medio Oriente
30 de agosto de 2026
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Striker Fofana has been linked with Rangers as the club seeks to strengthen its attacking squad in the transfer market. (BBC Sport — Football)
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Rangers could turn to Lens striker Rayan Fofana, 20, as a temporary loan replacement for injured Youssef Chermiti, Scottish Sun reported.

Rangers are close to an agreement to sign Girona winger Kim Min-Su, which would trigger an 8.5 million pound release clause for the 20-year-old South Korean international, with a medical examination scheduled for Monday, Daily Record reported.

Celtic are in talks to sign Slovan Liberec midfielder Ermin Mahmic, with a possible fee around 7 million pounds plus 1.5 million in add-ons, for the 21-year-old Bosnian-Herzegovinian international, according to Sky Sports. Celtic hold an advantageous position to land Mahmic, who impressed at the World Cup, though Schalke, Club Brugge, Union St-Gilloise and Toulouse are also interested, Daily Record stated.

Celtic are close to a one-season loan deal with Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo, Sky Sports reported.

Celtic will explore options at right-back as Alistair Johnston faces a lengthy absence, and have been informed that Southampton defender Yuki Sugawara is available, Scottish Sun reported.

Claudio Braga insists he is in no rush to leave Hearts, with Lyon and Trabzonspor among the clubs interested in the 26-year-old striker, Edinburgh Evening News reported.

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