Atalanta, the reigning Europa League champions, are optimistic about reaching an agreement with Celtic for midfielder Matt O’Riley, and they plan to intensify their pursuit of the 23-year-old following their Super Cup final against Real Madrid on August 14, even though they currently cannot meet the Scottish champions’ £22.1m asking price. (Gazzetta dello Sport, external – in Italian)
Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley has been identified by Chelsea as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher, who is expected to depart. (Scottish Sun), external
Motherwell will not entertain bids below their record sale price of £2.6m, which was for David Turnbull to Celtic in 2020, concerning fellow midfielder Lennon Miller. The 17-year-old is under the observation of several clubs, including Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur. (Transfermarkt), external
Dundee is working towards securing a permanent transfer for Aaron Donnelly, the 21-year-old defender who played on loan from Nottingham Forest last season. (Sunday Mail), external
Former Scotland midfielder John Fleck is hopeful of making a return to Rangers after being provided training facilities by the Ibrox club following his exit from Blackburn Rovers. (Sunday Mail), external
Rangers are still interested in Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland and Plymouth Argyle winger Morgan Whittaker, but they need to sell players to finance any potential acquisitions. (Football Insider), external
Adam Idah faced backlash from some Norwich City supporters as the striker came off the bench during a 3-1 defeat to St Pauli; this follows the 23-year-old missing the previous friendly against Hoffenheim due to arriving late for a team meeting while discussions regarding a move to Celtic were ongoing. (Football Scotland), external
Galatasaray, the Turkish champions, believe it is unfeasible to complete a transfer for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, as they are unable to offer more than £12.8m to Manchester United for the 27-year-old. (TeamTalk), external
