Celtic and Rangers battle…

Old Firm clubs pursue an Italy-based winger, while a German midfielder is intent on a Celtic switch.

Celtic and Rangers are both targeting Frosinone’s 23-year-old Algerian winger Fares Ghedjemis, though he’s believed to prefer staying in Italy with a bigger club. (Scottish Sun)

Fulham have joined Everton in the race to sign Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston. (Football Insider)

Celtic have set a £25m price tag on Arne Engels after turning down a bid from West Ham; the 22-year-old has two years remaining on his contract. (Sky Sports)

Paderborn’s 22-year-old Mika Baur has his heart set on moving to Celtic and wants the transfer completed quickly. (Football Insider)

Ex-Celtic striker Chris Sutton says it’s “strange” that Engels would consider a Championship move with West Ham and insists Johnston cannot be sold before the Champions League play-off ties. (Daily Record)

Rangers plan up to four more signings but are expected to sanction several departures first, potentially including the sale of key asset Nico Raskin. (TeamTalk)

New Rangers arrival Olwethu Makhanya may miss the Europa League clash with Jagiellonia Bialystok due to a visa issue. (Glasgow Times)