Ajax are making a late push to sign striker Kasper Dolberg from Belgian side Anderlecht, but face competition from Scottish champions Celtic.
The draw for the Europa League league phase has taken place and delivered tricky ties ahead for Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, Celtic and Rangers.
Brendan Rodgers' Celtic suffered an embarrassing exit from the Champions League play-off round after they went down in penalties against Kazakh side Kairat Almaty. After both legs ended in goalless draws, the tie was taken to the penalty shootout, where Kairat emerged victorious 3-2 and progressed to the league stage. The Kazakh club will be placed in Pot 4 during the draw.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has identified Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as a top target to replace Nuno Espirito Santo, with the Portuguese coach expected to be dismissed next week. Tensions between Marinakis and Nuno have reached breaking point, leaving Rodgers as the frontrunner to take charge at the City Ground, despite previous links with Jose Mourinho.
Celtic had a deal and medical lined up for Belgian winger Michel Ange Balikwisha, but unexpected legal issues have left the move hanging.
Celtic are targeting Dutch winger Calvin Stengs and have contacted his agent to discuss a potential transfer to Glasgow, a report says.
Jamie Vardy is reportedly 'desperate' to join Celtic after leaving Leicester City earlier this year.
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The USMNT defender has opened up about his experience competing in the Champions League with the Bhoys, expressing confidence in his abilities
