Callum McGregor commits to Celtic, with a third of fans backing him for a future managerial role.
Celtic's captain, Callum McGregor, has removed uncertainty surrounding his future by committing to the club, a move that has been met with support from a significant portion of the fanbase. According to current boss Martin O'Neill, McGregor has what it takes to become a manager.
Martin O'Neill has tipped Callum McGregor to one day manage Celtic, praising the midfielder's leadership qualities. O'Neill revealed that McGregor held summer talks with Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson over his long-term future amid reports of a possible switch to Saudi Arabia.
Celtic have also been linked with several other players, including Mika Baur, who is pushing to complete a move to Glasgow. The club are preparing to improve their offer for the 22-year-old Paderborn midfielder with a structured package worth around £5m.
However, Celtic's efforts to strengthen their squad have been met with rejection from other clubs. Frosinone have knocked back the club's opening offer of around £6m for Rangers-linked Fares Ghedjemis, and Real Oviedo have rejected an offer of approximately £6.2m from Lens for 24-year-old Celtic-linked winger Haissem Hassan.
Meanwhile, Rangers are also facing transfer struggles, with the club withdrawing from the race to sign 20-year-old midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Tromso. Hull City have emerged as the front-runners to sign the midfielder.
Steven Gerrard has revealed that he turned down the chance to return to Ibrox as he did not want to return to Scotland and leave his family in the Middle East and harboured doubts about the club's recruitment.
In other transfer news, St Johnstone's chances of securing a big sell-on fee for Adama Sidibeh this summer have received a blow after the striker picked up a hamstring injury for Stockport County.
The Scottish transfer window remains open, with several clubs still looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Celtic's commitment to Callum McGregor is a significant boost to the club's future prospects, and the fanbase's support for the midfielder's potential managerial ambitions is a testament to his leadership qualities.
Celtic will now focus on completing the transfer of Mika Baur, with the club preparing to improve their offer for the 22-year-old Paderborn midfielder. The club's efforts to strengthen their squad will be closely monitored by fans and pundits alike, as the transfer window enters its final stages.
Source: Yahoo Sports