There are a lot of speculations to keep an eye on during the summer transfer window, especially since Euro 2024 will allow clubs to watch prospective players on the international scene.
We’ve gathered some of the most recent information and transfer rumours from the top division, following yet another intense Scottish Premiership season and before of Scotland’s upcoming European match.
Joe Hart decided to retire this year, thus Celtic is searching the market for a capable custodian to take his position. Caoimhin Kelleher, the Irishman who plays as Liverpool’s backup custodian, is available to the Hoops and would want to join a team that can give him starting position one. But Celtic is compelled to look at other options since the Premier League team’s asking price is too expensive.
As per Football Insider, Brendan Rodgers’ team has received support to acquire Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahçe this summer and has put up a “tentative offer” of £7.6 million to persuade the Turkish team to make a move.
The Scottish Premiership winners are aiming for a “full agreement” and have had “extensive talks” to try to close a deal.
Last season, Livakovic made 47 appearances for Fenerbahçe in all competitions. He started all but two Süper Lig games and recorded 15 clean sheets. He is currently participating in Euro 2024 on behalf of Croatia in Germany.
Alan Hutton has declared Celtic as a team that can afford to pay the required amount to finalise a transaction over time and has backed them to complete the signing of Livakovic.
“It would be a smart signing if he goes on and accomplishes what everyone expects him to do,” he stated. They have the potential to profit greatly from it. The Euros typically have an impact on that; as we’ve seen in the past, if he plays exceptionally well there, his valuation might skyrocket.
“These are significant sums, but I believe Celtic is a team that can afford those kinds of costs, particularly if they receive funding.”
Brian McDermott reflects on Hibs
Earlier this month, it was announced that Brian McDermott would be leaving his role as director of football at Hibs. After ‘extended discussions’ between the two parties, the decision was made for the former Reading manager to leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.
In an interview with the Reading Chronicle, McDermott discussed his time in Edinburgh after only a year in the position. and acknowledged that although it was a nice place to be, he had trouble integrating.
“It’s a fantastic club with friendly members and a strong support system. Being away from my family and up there alone wasn’t easy for me personally. They deserve some success as a club, and they are in need of it.
“I’m doing it for the first time, and a lot of things go overlooked. In addition to working with the women’s team, the city, and the coaches, you also serve as a mentor to the parents and the Academy.
You don’t have as many opportunities to go out and see players, so it is very interesting. People say you choose the players and you have a say in it naturally, but as a Director of Football lacks the time to attend as many games as you would like to observe.”
