Celtic star makes agent decision amid transfer speculation as Rangers move leaves a club chief ‘annoyed’
The Scottish Premiership is back and Rangers will get the season underway with their visit to Tynecastle to take on Hearts. Meanwhile, Celtic will return to action on Sunday when they host Kilmarnock at Parkhead as they start their title defence.
As we eagerly await the results of the first weekend of games, let’s take a look at the latest transfer headlines for the two Glasgow sides.
Celtic star makes agent decision
Sports agency CAA Base has announced that Kyogo Furuhashi is one of the latest stars to come onboard with them. With the countdown to Deadline Day now on, players and clubs are looking to finalise transfers and Furuhashi’s move to a new agency comes amid speculation over his future.
The Celtic star is currently being targeted by Urawa Red Diamonds before the transfer window closes. The J1 League side are looking to bring Kyogo back to his home country of Japan, according to local journalist Marco Molla.
“Urawa Red Diamonds hope to sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi this summer. Urawa has had a good relationship with Celtic since last year,” he recently wrote on social media.
Other reports have claimed that it could cost the Urawa Reds a record-breaking fee to get a deal over the line. Kyogo contributed 19 goals and five assists across all competitions for the Hoops last season.
Club chief ‘annoyed’ by Rangers transfer
Robin Pröpper has officially joined the Rangers, just a few days after talks began. Fans of the Light Blues have been delighted by the quick transfer, but his former team has lost an important player as a result.
Despite just meeting a new agreement with FC Twente, Pröpper has joined Rangers from the Dutch team. Arnold Bruggink, the club’s sporting director, expressed his dissatisfaction, acknowledging that Twente is in a challenging situation due to Pröpper’s departure’s timing.
“What irritates us the most is the time. It’s really not that good. According to Bruggink (via Ibrox News), “And it’s not great for the coaches, the players, the supporters, and the club.” I find it strange even now. Abruptly, a significant participant – who
