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Scottish gossip: O’Riley, Nisbet, Bogusz, Diawara, Davies, Lagerbielke, McTominay


Departure for Celtic star edges closer as Aberdeen seal loan deal for Scotland striker…

Brighton have agreed a deal in principle for Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, setting a new record transfer fee received by a Scottish club, which stands at £25m. (Sky Sports), external

Matt O’Riley won’t be risked as Celtic visit St Mirren on Sunday, with a £25m fee, plus £5m in add-ons, agreed with Brighton. (Scottish Sun), external

There will be no add-ons included in the deal to take Matt O’Riley to Brighton but £25m comes close to the figure Celtic have been demanding. (Daily Mail), external

Rangers central defender Ben Davies is set to complete a loan move to Birmingham City. (Rangers Review, external – subscription required)

Celtic will resume negotiations for Mateusz Bogusz after the Polish midfielder’s club Los Angeles FC play Sunday’s final Leagues Cup final against Columbus Crew. (Anthony Joseph), external

Celtic have made an offer for Lyon teenager Mahamadou Diawara, with the midfielder looking for regular game time. (Nabil Djellit), external

Serie A club Lecce have made a loan with option-to-buy bid for Celtic centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke, who is also wanted by Heerenveen in the Netherlands. (Anthony Joseph), external

Aberdeen have agreed a loan deal with Millwall to sign Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet. (Daily Record), external

Kevin Nisbet was also wanted by former club Hibs, who he left for £2m last year, but has opted against a return to Easter Road. (Scottish Sun), external

Manchester United have received €25m offer from Napoli for Scott McTominay but want a fee in excess of €30m for the Scotland international. (Fabrizio Romano), external



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