{"id":51597,"date":"2025-06-29T23:11:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T23:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51597"},"modified":"2025-06-29T23:11:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T23:11:19","slug":"next-celtic-signing-agreed-surprise-rangers-return-shankland-deadlock-leigh-griffiths-move-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51597","title":{"rendered":"Next Celtic signing agreed, surprise Rangers return, Shankland deadlock, Leigh Griffiths move &#8211; transfer news&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next Celtic signing agreed, surprise Rangers return, Shankland deadlock, Leigh Griffiths move &#8211; transfer news&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Scottish Transfer Round-Up: Celtic Close In, Rangers Reunion, Shankland Latest &amp; Griffiths Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celtic are on the verge of sealing their next summer signing, with reports suggesting a deal has been agreed in principle for a highly-rated European winger. The player, whose identity remains under wraps, is expected to undergo a medical in the coming days, adding pace and flair to Brendan Rodgers\u2019 attacking options.<\/p>\n<p>Across the city, Rangers are set for a surprise reunion as reports indicate that former fan favourite Ryan Kent could be in line for a shock return to Ibrox. The winger, currently a free agent after leaving Fenerbah\u00e7e, is said to be keen on reigniting his career in Glasgow under Philippe Clement.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Lawrence Shankland saga continues with Hearts unwilling to budge on their \u00a33 million valuation of the Scotland striker. Interest from English Championship clubs and Celtic persists, but no agreement has been reached, creating a transfer deadlock.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, former Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths could be on the move again. After a stint in Australia, Griffiths is reportedly in talks with a League One side in England, aiming for one last shot at top-level football. 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