Celtic and Olympiacos have had bids of £3.5m for centre-back Zinedin Smajlovic rejected by Sandefjord, who want closer to £4.3m for the 22-year-old. (Gazzetta.gr via Record), external
Meanwhile, Celtic are set to intensify talks with Boca Juniors over a permanent deal for Marcelo Saracchi after the 28-year-old left-back was told by head coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena he is not in his plans after his loan to the Scottish champions. (Record), external
Reported Celtic transfer target Soufiane El-Faouzi is poised to sign a new contract with Schalke until 2030 that will hand the 23-year-old midfielder an annual salary of nearly £1m. (Bild via Record), external
Go Ahead Eagles technical director Marc van Hintum says they will not stand in the way of Jakob Breum, for whom Celtic bid unsuccessfully in January, leaving if they receive a good offer for the 22-year-old £4m-rated attacking midfielder. (Glasgow Times), external
Celtic will welcome back a squad of around 21 for initial pre-season training on Friday with a clutch of players at the World Cup. (Record), external
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