Celtic move one step ahead of Rangers in the pursuit for 11-goal midfielder mooted as O’Riley Partner

Celtic move one step ahead of Rangers in the pursuit for 11-goal midfielder mooted as O’Riley Partner

Rangers and Celtic’s recent setbacks have left the battle for the Scottish Premiership title wide open, but Philippe Clement’s side still leads by two points.

The finish line is in sight, but the scales may tip in either direction between now and the end of the season.

Regardless of whatever team wins the championship, both teams will try to improve their rosters during the summer transfer window.

As the two Glasgow rivals continue to compete for the title, let’s take a look at some of their most recent transfer links.

Celtic laid aside ‘significant cash’ for the winger.

Celtic are looking for a new winger to replace Liel Abada, who has moved to MLS club Charlotte FC. The Israeli international said leaving Parkhead was “not in his plans,” but Brendan Rodgers stated he has been unable to play due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

After receiving £10 million from the sale of Abada, the Hoops are now looking to replace the 22-year-old,

who scored 13 goals and assisted nine times across all competitions last season.

According to Football Insider, Celtic aim to sign a ‘A-list talent’ and have laid aside ‘vast cash’ to make a big deal this summer.

The club is already putting together a shortlist of prospects and ‘setting the groundwork’ for a deal to recruit a ‘direct, pacy’ new right-winger.

Rangers and Celtic join the fight for Austrian duo.

Celtic and Rangers are keeping an eye on Rapid Vienna’s Leopold Querfeld and Matthias Seidl, who are attracting a lot of attention in England.

HITC reports that Crystal Palace, Fulham, Burnley, Wolves, and Leicester City are all interested in the two.

Querfeld, a 20-year-old centre-back, has just over a year left on his present deal in Austria, whereas Seidl, a 23-year-old midfielder,

only joined Vienna last summer. Siedl has nine goals and six assists in all competitions this season and has not missed a single match,

therefore he will most likely be more difficult to sign.

Both players are getting a lot of attention ahead of the summer transfer window, and while Rangers and Celtic are both interested in them,

the competition is tough.

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