Scottish transfer gossip: Celtic linked with Arconte, Rangers step up Skoglund chase
Transfer speculation surrounds Celtic and Rangers, while Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov is expected to attract offers from abroad.
Scottish Premiership clubs are ramping up their transfer activity ahead of the next window. Celtic have emerged as a potential destination for 22-year-old Rodez forward Tairyk Arconte. Meanwhile, there is uncertainty regarding the future of Benjamin Nygren, the 24-year-old Sweden midfielder who finished as Celtic's top scorer last season and is not ruling out an exit.
Rangers are moving quickly to address their defensive needs, intensifying their interest in 22-year-old Hammarby right-back Hampus Skoglund.
In other developments, Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov is the subject of interest from Kazakhstan. Clubs Ordabasy Shymkent and FC Tobol are expected to submit official offers for the 26-year-old.
Elsewhere, Basel have seen two bids rejected for 19-year-old Zalaegerszegi TE defender Akpe Victory, a player who has also been linked with Rangers.