‘Rennes in talks over Celtic’s Kyogo’ – gossip

Rennes are very interested in Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi and discussions have been ongoing for some time between the parties over the 29-year-old Japan international. (Ouest-France)

Reported interest from Rennes in Kyogo Furuhashi opens up the intriguing possibility of a player-plus-cash deal involving Jota, with the former Celtic winger out of favour with the French club. (Daily Record)

With a deal on for Scotland defender Kieran Tierney to return to Celtic from Arsenal, negotiations have also started between Como and Barcelona over left-back Alex Valle, who could have his loan to the Scottish champions from Barcelona cut short, with the 20-year-old heading Italy. (Fabrizio Romano on X)

Aston Villa are in talks with in-demand Louie Barry and want to tie down the 21-year-old to a new contract as multiple Championship and Scottish Premiership clubs, including Celtic, have registered their interest in signing the forward on loan. (Football Insider)

Celtic are interested in 22-year-old Real Valladolid winger Raul Moro. (El Norted de Castilla)

While Celtic are weighing up an offer for Real Valladolid winger Raul Moro, Ajax have made the £8.5m-rated 22-year-old a priority signing but have yet to meet the Spanish club’s asking price. (Daily Mail)

An unnamed European club has agreed a loan deal with Rangers for winger Rabbi Matondo, while Serie A clubs and Championship duo Sunderland and Sheffield Wednesday have expressed an interest in the 24-year-old Wales international who is expected to leave Ibrox in January with an option to buy of about £2m after being made available for transfer. (Football Insider)

La Liga club Leganes have enquired about 30-year-old Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers. (Matte Moretto on X)

Aberdeen, Heart of Midlothian, Hibernian and Rangers are eyeing moves for Luton Town midfielder Allan Campbell, with the 26-year-old interested in a return to his homeland after being sent on loan to Charlton Athletic. (Football Insider)

Michael Steinwender’s proposed move to Hearts should be completed within the next week, with the 24-year-old centre-half close to agreeing personal terms over a six-figure transfer from Swedish club Varnamo before heading to Scotland for a medical. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Johnbosco Kalu has declared he wants to leave Varnamo following a transfer offer from Beitar Jerusalem, but Hearts are also interested in the 27-year-old striker. (Fotbolldirekt)

Sheffield Wednesday are interested in 24-year-old Aberdeen left-back Jack Mackenzie, who is out of contract in the summer. (Anthony Joseph on X)

Cracovia midfielder Jani Atanasov, a 25-year-old North Macedonia international, is one of several potential signing targets being considered by Hibernian this month. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Kilmarnock have rejected a six-figure bid for 27-year-old winger Danny Armstrong, who is out of contract in the summer after rejecting a new contract. (Scottish Sun)

Ross County are in talks with Norwich City defender Jonathan Tomkinson about taking the 22-year-old on loan until the end of the season. (Pink Un)

Jim Goodwin says talks with players who are out of contract this summer will remain on the back burner until the Dundee United navigated the January transfer window, but the manager is confident of keeping his players on loan, including striker Sam Dalby. (The Courier)

Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United are both keen on signing 18-year-old striker Daniel Cummings, who is out of contract this summer, but Celtic are pushing for him to stay and sign new deal. (Fabrizio Romano on X)

Hibs striker Josh Landers, who turns 18 next month, has been given permission to travel south for a trial period with West Ham United. (Edinburgh Evening News)