Bologna and Rangers linked in potential swap as summer transfer interest grows

The Italian club Bologna have renewed interest in midfielder Connor Barron, a player they tracked before his move to Rangers, the Courier reports; the club could explore a swap involving Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson as transfer talks develop.

Rangers may consider selling 24-year-old Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard if they receive a substantial offer in the coming weeks, with Atalanta and other clubs reportedly showing interest, according to Football Insider.

Independiente are weighing a move for Marcelo Saracchi after Boca Juniors turned down Celtic’s proposal to secure the 28-year-old left-back on a second loan spell, sources in Argentina indicate.

Hertha Berlin head coach Stefan Leitl said it was always planned for goalkeeper Tjark Ernst to miss the club’s 15-0 friendly win in Frohnau; the 23-year-old is nonetheless scheduled to play in Lichtenberg on Wednesday despite reported interest from Celtic and Feyenoord, who could trigger his £4.3m release clause, Bild reports.

Swedish side Sandefjord have rejected a £3.5m offer from Celtic and are set to sell 22-year-old central defender Zinedin Smajlovic to Olympiacos for a club-record fee of £5.1m, according to Expressen via the Glasgow Times.

Rogers Mato expressed confidence that Hearts can improve on this season and win the Scottish Premiership in 2026-27, as reported by the Record.

Hearts midfielder Finlay Pollock, 22, suffered a hamstring injury during the club’s pre-season training camp in Spain, the Edinburgh Evening News reports. The injury status could affect pre-season plans.

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has indicated he wants to hold talks regarding Australia midfielder Cammy Devlin, the 28-year-old who is out of contract after five years at Tynecastle, according to the Record.

St Johnstone will offer former Leeds United winger Liam McCarron a trial after his release by Boston United, the Courier reports; McCarron is 25.