A select round-up of Rangers and Celtic transfer news.
Rangers manager Mark Warburton celebrates at the end of the match
Rangers and Celtic are both closing on deals as the transfer window draws to a close.
Here are two deals Rangers could complete imminently, and one Celtic are expected to finalise…
Serge Atakayi set for Rangers medical
Finnish newspaper Österbottens report young winger Serge Atakayi is set to complete a switch to Rangers.
It was reported the 17-year-old was flying to Scotland on Monday evening to undergo a medical a sign a contract, his first professional deal.
Rangers’ fans
The Mail reported in early July that Atakayi was on trial at Rangers, following up a week the youngster spent at English Premier League champions Leicester City.
He netted his first professional goal for FF Jaro at just 16 and is another example of Mark Warburton’s drive to bring in top youth talent to Ibrox.
Senderos to sign soon?
Rangers are also surely due to wrap up a deal to sign defender Philippe Senderos.
The Daily Record reported last week that Senderos was undergoing a medical, having impressed in training with the Light Blues.
Philippe Senderos
The Swiss defender is a free agent and so there is no immediate pressure to tie up a deal in time for the transfer deadline, but Rangers will not want to let the situation drag on for too much longer, as their chance to sign alternatives is diminishing.
Celtic to complete Cristian Gamboa transfer
Celtic are set to complete the signing of West Bromwich Albion defender Cristian Gamboa.
The BBC reported Gamboa is in Glasgow and undertook a medical yesterday, with a fee agreed between both clubs.
Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser in action against West Brom’s Christian Gamboa (L)
The right-back’s move is likely to be announced today, as Celtic strengthen ahead of their upcoming Champions League campaign.
Gamboa, 26, is a Costa Rica international who featured in his country’s surprise run to the 2014 World Cup quarter-finals.
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