San Jose Earthquakes Near Signing Angus Gunn
San Jose Earthquakes are close to finalizing a deal to sign Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn following the 30-year-old's release from Nottingham Forest. Discussions are ongoing between Gunn and the Major League Soccer club, according to reports from Tom Bogert on X and Sky Sports.
Rangers Transfer Developments
Rangers have initiated contact with Bologna regarding midfielder Lewis Ferguson. However, the Serie A club has indicated that only a substantial offer would prompt them to consider selling the 26-year-old Scotland international, as reported by Record.
Additionally, Rangers plan to increase their asking price for midfielder Nicolas Raskin to approximately £25 million. This adjustment follows Raskin's contribution to Belgium's progression to the last 16 at the World Cup, according to Football Insider.
In another move, Danilo is expected to return to Rangers after NEC Nijmegen confirmed they will not exercise the option to sign the 27-year-old striker permanently following his loan spell, as noted by Record.
Right-back Bryan Reynolds, linked with Rangers, is set to undergo a medical with Rennes. The 25-year-old has agreed to a four-year contract to transfer from Westerlo for a fee of £3.86 million, according to Sacha Tavolieri on X.
Former Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has agreed to return to Ibrox as a goalkeeping coach, replacing Sal Bibbo, who is moving to Coventry City. This was confirmed by Chris Jack on X.
Interest in Other Players
Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise is attracting interest from several European clubs, including Anderlecht and Celtic. However, no formal approaches have been made for the 23-year-old, according to Anthony Joseph on X.
Bursaspor and Vasco De Gama have expressed interest in Kelechi Iheanacho after Celtic did not activate a 12-month contract extension for the 29-year-old striker, as reported by Record.
Additional Transfer News
Marcelo Saracchi was informed he is not part of Boca Juniors head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena's plans on the first day of pre-season. This follows the 28-year-old left-back's loan to Celtic, according to the Herald (subscription required).
Celtic have shortlisted 27-year-old Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas for a potential transfer, as noted by Josh McCafferty on X. However, Las Palmas president Miguel Angel Ramirez has stated the club intends to retain Horkas, indicating no transfer will occur, according to Record.
Celtic, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Stuttgart are competing to sign 21-year-old Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy, as reported by Michael Shearer on X. Sources close to Mendy have stated that Celtic have not made contact with Rayo Vallecano and that the Senegalese defender has preferable options in the Premier League, according to Ryan McDonald on X.
St Mirren manager Craig McLeish confirmed that Miguel Freckleton is close to joining Austrian champions LASK after a six-figure fee was agreed for the 22-year-old defender, as reported by Record.
Dundee midfielder Paul Digby is in discussions with Colchester United after being informed he is free to leave the club. Defender Aaron Donnelly may also depart this summer, according to the Courier (subscription required).
Partick Thistle manager Mark Wilson confirmed midfielder Ben Stanway will be leaving the Scottish Championship club. Wilson acknowledged it has been almost certain since January that the 21-year-old would move to a more lucrative club, as reported by The Thistle on Substack.
