Cyriel Dessers in High Demand

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is reportedly attracting interest from at least three European clubs, including AEK Athens, who have long been admirers of the player. This development comes as Rangers look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. (Source: Scottish Sun)

Celtic's Champions League Fallout

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic's manager, has called for a major internal review following their disappointing exit from the Champions League against Kairat Almaty. Rodgers expressed his frustration with the playing surface, stating that the pitch significantly impacted the quality of the game. (Source: Scottish Sun)

Daizen Maeda's Future in Doubt

Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil has raised concerns about Daizen Maeda's future at Celtic, suggesting that the Japanese striker may be looking for a way out of the club. Brazil believes that "something is wrong" with Maeda's current situation. (Source: Daily Record)

Financial Impact of Transfer Failures

Celtic's failure to secure a replacement for former striker Kyogo Furuhashi has reportedly cost the club £20 million in potential Champions League revenue. This financial blow has added to the pressure on the club's management. (Source: The Herald)

Squad Depth Concerns

Former Celtic midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has highlighted the need for the club to bring in "four or five classy players of good quality" to strengthen their squad. Petrov's comments come amidst growing concerns about the team's depth and performance. (Source: Scottish Sun)

Managerial Insights

Martin O'Neill, former Celtic manager, has criticized the club's Champions League exit, attributing it to their own failures. O'Neill believes that Celtic failed to apply sustained pressure to force Kairat Almaty into making mistakes. (Source: Scottish Sun)

Transfer News

Aberdeen are set to sign teenage Celtic left-back Mitchel Frame on a four-year deal, marking their 10th signing of the summer. Meanwhile, Dundee manager Steven Pressley has expressed confidence that their new signings will improve the team's attacking threat as they gel together. (Source: Press & Journal, The Courier)

National Team Selection

Steve Clarke, Scotland's national team manager, has explained his decision to leave out Lawrence Shankland from the World Cup qualifiers squad, emphasizing the need to select players who can have the "most affect on the matches." (Source: The Scotsman)