Celtic eye £4m striker
Brendan Rodgers admitted after Celtic’s shock 1-0 defeat to Kilmarnock in the Viaplay Cup on Sunday that his side need to add “more quality” before the transfer window closes. According to reports, Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden has emerged as one possible target with talk of a possible £4million move for the Denmark Under-21 international. Asked about the links with Celtic, Brondby director of football Carsten Jensen told TV3: “Basically, it has not been part of the plan. We are still in the process of transfers. It’s both relation to ins and outs. We still need to adjust the number of players in the squad, even though we are getting to where we want to be. It’s definitely getting closer to what we want to have in our squad. Then we have our eyes and ears open in relation to a few more positions.”
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Tierney exiled by Arsenal again
Kieran Tierney’s Arsenal exit is looking ever more likely after the Scotland international was left out of the squad again by MIkel Arteta for the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday night. Talk of a possible return to Celtic on loan has been ongoing throughout the summer while Newcastle have also been strongly linked, but according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Spanish outfit Real Sociedad are at the front of the queue to land the 26-year-old left-back. Romano told Givemesport: “I think he will [leave Arsenal] because, on the player’s side, they are open to making this move happen. He wants to play, and that’s why Arsenal have the same intention.
“Real Sociedad are the club showing the biggest interest because they made a verbal proposal for a loan deal with a buy option. Arsenal asked for an obligation. So, Arsenal want a permanent transfer. For Tierney, they aren’t so keen on a loan transfer. Let’s see how the conversation with Real Sociedad will continue.”
Aberdeen to land double signing
Former St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath is on the verge of signing for Aberdeen amid previous interest from Hearts. The 26-year old Republic of Ireland international, who is a free agent following his departure from Wigan, is reported to have agreed terms on a move to Pittodrie. McGrath spent last season on loan at Dundee United but was unable to help save the club from relegation despite contributing eight goals. The Dons are also said to have agreed a deal to sign Finnish international defender Richard Jensen from Polish Gornik Zabrze. The 27-year-old centre-back has been capped nine times by his country and also has experiece of playing in the Netherlands.