Celtic's £5m offer stalls as Hibs hold firm on Chaiwa

Celtic are prepared to bid £5 million for 22‑year‑old Zambian midfielder Miguel Chaiwa, but Hibernian have set a £7 million asking price that the Glasgow club says it cannot meet. The pursuit of the Hibs midfielder continues as Celtic weigh their options ahead of the transfer deadline.

Celtic are also expected to submit a fresh offer for Sandefjord centre‑half Zinedin Smajlovic after a £3.5 million bid was turned down. The Bosnia‑Herzegovina international remains on Celtic’s radar despite the rejected proposal.

The option to retain striker Kelechi Iheanacho for another season has expired. Iheanacho is currently training on his own in Nigeria, indicating his future remains uncertain.

Spanish side Real Betis have expressed interest in Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin. Betis are reportedly scouting replacements for Dani Ceballos, who is expected to depart the club.

Rangers have opened talks for a straight goalkeeper swap with Hull City involving Jack Pandur and Ivor Pandur. Both Scottish clubs see the exchange as a potential solution to their goalkeeping needs.

Aberdeen are closing in on a deal for 23‑year‑old Moroccan striker Ayoub Mouloua from FUS Rabat. Meanwhile, Chelsea are reported to be close to signing Lacroix, and Hearts’ Braga has downplayed any transfer speculation.

Former striker Chris Sutton voiced frustration with Celtic’s lack of activity, stating “it’s just a mess”. Sutton’s comment underscores the growing impatience among observers as the club’s transfer agenda stalls.