Ordabasy Shymkent and FC Tobol are expected to make offers for Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov, 26.,
Published June 6, 2026 • Source: bbc.com
Ordabasy Shymkent and FC Tobol are expected to make offers for Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov, 26. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/two-teams-chase-hearts-forward-and-are-prepared-to-spend-to-land-signature-8660462)
Forward Lawrence Shankland, 30, wanted a quick move from Hearts to Rangers so he would not be distracted while at the World Cup with Scotland. (Herald - subscription required), external (https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26170642.new-rangers-star-important-pre-world-cup-transfer/)
Rangers have intensified their interest in Hammarby's Swedish right-back Hampus Skoglund, 22. (TeamTalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/news/rangers-ramp-up-plans-3m-stylish-swede-transfer-james-tavernier-heir-exclusive)
Basel have had two offers turned down for Zalaegerszegi TE's Akpe Victory, the 19-year-old defender who has also been linked with Rangers among others. (Ben Jacobs on X), external (https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2062961515599180195?s=20)
Former Rangers left-back Jefte believes the manager who brought him to Ibrox, Philippe Clement, deserved a bigger chance in Glasgow. (Glasgow Times), external (https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/26171885.played-clement-rangers-didnt-give-enough-chances/)
Celtic have an interest in Rodez forward Tairyk Arconte, 22. (Foot Meracto - in French), external (https://www.footmercato.net/a2267994750190431005-la-sensation-tairyk-arconte-tres-convoitee)
Meanwhile, last season's top scorer, Sweden midfielder Benjamin Nygren, 24, is not ruling out a Celtic exit (Glasgow Times), external (https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/sport/26171625.celtic-star-opens-door-summer-move-away-glasgow/)
Defender Dara Jikiemi, 16, has turned down a new contract at Celtic, amid interest from Liverpool. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/celtic-wonderkid-turns-down-new-37251190)
Former Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy is linked with Lorient. (L'Equipe - in French), external (https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Piste-wilfried-nancy-a-echange-avec-le-fc-lorient/1682039)
Dundee United forward Kai Hutchinson, 16, is a target for Everton. (Record - subscription required), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/dundee-united-prodigy-targeted-everton-37252809)
St Mirren and English clubs are interested in Kieran Ngwenya, the 23-year-old defender who is out of contract after a spell at Dunfermline Athletic. (Courier - subscription required), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/5506762/kieran-ngwenya-interest-dunfermline-athletic-fc-st-mirren-efl/)
Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath won the penalty that eventually led to Republic of Ireland's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Canada in Montreal, Chiedozie Ogbene scoring on the rebound after Troy Parrott's spot-kick was saved. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-midfielder-kicked-in-head-during-friendly-but-second-half-cameo-comes-up-trumps-8661505)
Bolivia boss Oscar Villegas expects to win Saturday's friendly with Scotland. (National - subscription required), external (https://www.thenational.scot/sport/26171778.bolivia-boss-targets-scotland-bold-pre-match-statement/)