Rangers on Brink of Makhanya Signing as Celtic’s Hogh Passes Medical

Rangers are nearing a £5m deal to sign Philadelphia Union's South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya, 22.

Bodo/Glimt's Denmark forward Kasper Hogh, 25, has passed a medical in London and is close to being announced as Celtic's latest signing. The Scottish champions are reportedly set to pay £11m for Hogh's services.

Rangers' transfer activity continues to gain momentum, with a deal to sign Makhanya reportedly worth up to £5m. The Ibrox club could also sign Makhanya for £3m, according to another source.

Mohamed Diomande, 24, has expressed his eagerness to be part of new manager Derek McInnes' Rangers regime, despite increased competition in midfield. The midfielder prefers playing with new team-mate Cammy Devlin, 28, than against the former Hearts midfielder.

Sturm Graz head coach Fabio Ingolitsch expects up to five changes to the Hearts line-up as the Austrian side take a 4-0 first-leg lead into Tuesday's Champions League second qualifying round return leg at Tynecastle.

Former Celtic player Vidar Riseth believes Hogh is worth almost double the £11m fee Scottish champions are set to pay Bodo/Glimt. However, the exact value of Hogh's potential transfer remains unclear.

The transfer window is heating up, with several high-profile deals on the horizon. Rangers' pursuit of Makhanya, meanwhile, continues to gain momentum.

Rangers are expected to face increased competition for Makhanya's signature, but the club remains hopeful of securing the defender's services. The Ibrox club's transfer activity is set to be closely watched in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, VAR in Scotland will be able to overturn incorrect second yellow cards after adopting rules brought in during the recent World Cup. The change is set to come into effect soon.

The transfer window is a critical period for Scottish clubs, with several high-profile deals on the horizon. Rangers' pursuit of Makhanya, meanwhile, continues to gain momentum.

The exact details of Hogh's potential transfer remain unclear, but the forward's medical has reportedly passed without issue. Celtic are expected to announce the signing soon.

The transfer window is set to be a busy period for Scottish clubs, with several high-profile deals on the horizon. Rangers' pursuit of Makhanya, meanwhile, continues to gain momentum.


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