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Scottish gossip: O’Riley, Tierney, Johnson, McKenna, Kabadayi – BBC Sport

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June 12, 2024

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Scottish gossip: O’Riley, Tierney, Johnson, McKenna, Kabadayi – BBC Sport

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Rangers are in pole position to clinch a deal for 20-year-old Bayern Munich winger Yusuf Kabadayi. (Rangers Review)

Rangers are eager to conclude a deal with Bayern Munich for winger Yusuf Kabadayi having learned that the Bundesliga club would let the 20-year-old go for a fee a shade under £1m. (TeamTalk)

West Ham United have offered 24-year-old full-back Ben Johnson, who has attracted interest from Rangers, Crystal Palace and Leeds United, a new and improved five-year contract. (The Athletic)

Rangers and Celtic will both make offers for Scotland striker Tommy Conway if the 21-year-old runs down the final 12 months of his Bristol City contract. (Daily Record)

Austrian centre-half Flavius Daniliuc, the 23-year-old who is contracted to Salernitana in Italy but spent last season at RB Salzburg, has emerged as a transfer target for both Celtic and Rangers, according to Austrian media reports. (The Scotsman)

Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna admits he would consider a summer move to Celtic or Rangers after the 27-year-old was released by Nottingham Forest following his loan to FC Copenhagen. (Scottish Sun)

New Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has ruled out the possibility of former Rangers winger Ryan Kent being part of his plans, saying: “I do not want to work with a player profile who does not go on loan and does not play here for half a season.” (Daily Record)

Arsenal are willing to sell Scotland defender Kieran Tierney at a loss this summer, with an offer in the region of £15m likely enough to secure the 27-year-old. (Football Insider)

Roma have joined a growing list of clubs interested in signing 23-year-old Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley. (Sky Sports)

Genk have started talks about a potential move for 23-year-old striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who has slipped down the Celtic pecking order. (Daily Record)

Newcastle United are set to end their goalkeeper pursuit with a potential £20m deal for Burnley’s James Trafford, which would free up 35-year-old Martin Dubravka, in whom Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been credited with an interest in twice at two different clubs, to seek a new challenge. (HITC)

Hibernian are holding out for more money for 25-year-old forward Elie Youan after a bid in excess of £2.5m from an unnamed French club was tabled last month. (The Scotsman)

St Johnstone have not had any enquiries for striker Adama Sidibeh or goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov despite reported interest in the pair. (The Courier)

One-time Dundee target Jack McMillan is set to sign for Exeter City after the 26-year-old full-back rejected a new contract with Partick Thistle. (The Courier)

Charlton Athletic could tie up the signing of Josh Edwards this week after they and Bristol Rovers both met Dunfermline Athletic’s asking price for the 23-year-old left-back. (The Courier)

New Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has ruled out the possibility of former Rangers winger Ryan Kent being part of his plans, saying: “I do not want to work with a player profile who does not go on loan and does not play here for half a season.” (Daily Record)