Rangers Profit from Antman Transfer as Scottish Clubs Reshape Squads
Rangers are poised to bank a sizeable profit on Oliver Antman, with the Finland winger set for a £4.5m move to Anderlecht that would leave the Ibrox club around £1m in the black on the deal, according to reports.
Antman’s time in Glasgow looks to be ending quickly, and Rangers have already started plotting the next move. Former loanee Vaclav Cerny is among the names on a shortlist to replace him, a familiar option as the club look for a ready-made wide threat rather than a long-term project.
The Ibrox rebuild is not stopping there. Rangers are also tracking Coventry City winger Jahnoah Markelo, while Brighton’s Amario Cozier-Duberry remains firmly on their radar, underlining a clear intent to refresh the attacking options out wide.
McInnes on the touchline despite ban
Off the pitch, Rangers are taking the fight to the SFA. Despite Derek McInnes being hit with a four-game touchline ban, the club’s appeal means he will be in the dugout for Friday’s Scottish Premiership opener against Dundee United.
It is a significant boost at the start of a campaign in which Rangers cannot afford a slow opening. McInnes’ presence on the touchline, with a new-look squad and a fanbase demanding a response this season, could matter.
Celtic frustrated in Arthur chase, Hassan stance hardens
Across the city, Celtic have hit resistance. Brentford have rejected a permanent bid for defender Benjamin Arthur, who spent last season on loan at Parkhead and had impressed enough for the champions to try to keep him.
Celtic’s pursuit of Haissem Hassan faces its own barrier. Real Oviedo sporting director David Fernandez has made it clear the winger will only leave on the Spanish club’s terms, a reminder that even for Celtic, not every negotiation starts on their turf.
Kilmarnock move for Yfeko, Dundee United face interest in Eskesen
Kilmarnock are closing in on a move for former Rangers defender Johnly Yfeko, who has spent the last two years with Exeter City. It would be a return to Scottish football for the 23-year-old and a useful addition to Derek McInnes’ back line as Killie look to build on last season’s progress.
Dundee United, preparing to face Rangers on opening night, have their own transfer distraction. Midfielder Julius Eskesen is drawing interest from Danish side Esbjerg fB, a situation that could test United’s resolve if a firm offer lands while the season is just getting started.
Skov Olsen on the move again, Chesnokov maps out next step
Andreas Skov Olsen, whose loan spell at Rangers last season never truly caught fire, is on the verge of another fresh start. The winger has undergone a medical at Basaksehir ahead of a new loan move from Wolfsburg, a switch that he will hope finally reignites his club career after a stuttering period.
Islam Chesnokov’s path has taken an unusual turn of its own. Only a month after leaving Hearts for Kazakh side Tobol, he has already agreed to join Russian club Krylia Sovetov next year. One move barely settled, the next already lined up.
Money in, money out, players circling back and moving on. As the Premiership kicks off, Scotland’s biggest clubs are still reshaping their squads on the fly. The question now is simple: who gets their business right before the window slams shut?
