The latest Celtic transfer news and Rangers transfer news headlines as the two Glasgow clubs take on Livingston and Aberdeen respectively this
weekend.
The second round of Scottish Premiership fixtures kicks off this weekend with Rangers in action in front of the Ibrox faithful for the first time this
campaign as Livingston come to town.
It will be Sunday afternoon when Celtic play with their first away match of the new season against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Meanwhile, the summer
transfer window remains open until the end of the month so there is still plenty of time for clubs to get deals done in the coming weeks.
The Hoops are said to be ‘on alert’ as one of their current first team starts could be lined up by an English Premier League side who will soon be in the
market to replace a £111m midfielder. Elsewhere, Rangers are apparently about to make a move to sign an experienced EFL defender from
Championship club Millwall. Here are the latest Celtic and Rangers transfer news headlines on Saturday, August 12:
Celtic ‘on alert’ as star could replace £111m Liverpool target
The Scottish Sun report that Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate ‘could’ emerge as a transfer target for Brighton & Hove Albion when Moises Caicedo leaves
them for Premier League rivals Liverpool or Chelsea. The Reds recently submitted a massive £111 million bid for the 21-year old Ecuadorian.
reported that any offer from the south coast club would have to be ‘big money’ to convince the Hoops to let the Japan international leave.
Rangers ‘move’ for Millwall defender
Per a report from Football Insider, Rangers have set their sights on signing Millwall defender Jake Cooper. The 28-year old is entering the final year
of his contract at The Den and could apparently be signed for a cut-price fee.
Rangers are said to have held a ‘long-term interest’ in the former Reading player and that has reportedly intensified in recent days with contact made
over a potential deal. Michael Beale is understood to see Cooper as a ‘perfect addition’ to his squad as he looks to bolster his defensive options.
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MIDFIELDER HAS JUST MADE COMPLETE U-TURN OVER LIVERPOOL TRANSFER
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool could be about to miss out on the signing of Southampton defensive midfielder Romeo Lavia to
Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea.
90min has reported that Chelsea are close to finalising an agreement with Southampton over the signing of Liverpool target Romeo Lavia.
Liverpool target Romeo Lavia could join Chelsea
The report has claimed that Chelsea are close to agreeing a £55 million deal with Southampton for Lavia.
Liverpool have had three bids for the Belgium international defensive midfielder, according to the report.
Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported on Twitter that Lavia has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
It seems that the former Manchester City prospect has made a U-turn over a potential move to Liverpool.
It was only on Thursday that journalist Sacha Tavolieri reported on Twitter that Lavia wants to join Liverpool this summer despite knowing that
Chelsea want to sign him.
Lavia agreeing personal terms with Chelsea suggests that he has decided not to try to join Liverpool.
And we cannot blame him.
According to 90min, Southampton want £50 million for Lavia.
Liverpool are not ready to pay that sum.
Chelsea are willing to cough up £55 million for the teenager.
It shows that Chelsea are more determined to sign Lavia than Liverpool are.
So, we are not surprised that the 19-year-old has decided to move to Chelsea now and has already personal terms with the former Premier League
and UEFA Champions League winners.
Lavia has made 29 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
The teenager has scored one goal in those games.
Both Liverpool and Chelsea are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this season.
Liverpool will actually try to win the title, while for the Blues, a return to the UEFA Champions League will be the main objective this campaign.
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