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Rangers News: Improved Offer for La Liga Star, Shankland Price Set, Celtic Reject New EPL Bid

The latest transfer news from Scotland’s top football clubs has been making headlines, with Rangers, Celtic, and Hearts all involved in significant developments.

Rangers Improve Offer for Joan Jordan

Rangers boss Philippe Clement has made an improved offer for Sevilla’s Joan Jordan, a key target for the Ibrox club this summer. According to Spanish journalist Fernando Serrano, the Light Blues have increased their proposal to capture the playmaker on a season-long loan deal. This comes after their initial offer to pay 30% of his wages was rejected by the La Liga club last week.

Clement’s side has sanctioned an increased percentage of salary that they would be responsible for, in an attempt to convince Jordan to join the club. This move is seen as a crucial reinforcement for Rangers, especially after the Belgian boss confirmed that both Connor Goldson and Todd Cantwell are set to leave the club this summer.

Hearts Stand Firm on Shankland Fee

Tynecastle boss Steven Naismith has insisted that there has been no change to the future of striker Lawrence Shankland, despite fresh links with a move to Rangers. Reports had claimed that Gers boss Phillipe Clement was set for a ‘U-turn’ on the striker and would launch a £3 million bid if he was able to raise funds in the coming weeks.

However, Naismith has stated that the club will not budge on their reported valuation of between £4m and £5m for the Scotland international. “At every club in Scotland, every player has a value,” Naismith told the Edinburgh News. “It doesn’t always sit with the general rule of thumb, where a player’s contract is running down so they have lost a lot of value in terms of what the club could receive.”

Celtic Reject Fresh Approach for Matt O’Riley

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers faces a fight to keep star midfielder Matt O’Riley at the club this summer after another side joined the race for the midfielder’s signature. The 23-year-old has been subject to two failed bids from Italian side Atalanta, with the club thought to have rebuffed a second offer of £14 million plus add-ons.

However, newly promoted EPL outfit Southampton are now said to have joined the race to sign O’Riley and are reported to have failed with their opening bid. This could prompt a potential bidding war for the Hoops ace, with Leicester City and West Ham United also thought to be keeping tabs on the player.

Scotland Youth International Close to Completing £500k Move

Scottish under-21 international midfielder Marc Leonard is ‘pretty close’ to completing a £500k transfer to Birmingham City, the Midlands club have revealed. Head coach Chris Davies confirmed the club are confident of the signing of Leonard following their 2-1 friendly victory over Rangers.

The 22-year-old Brighton player was in attendance at St. Andrew’s as the Blues took a well-deserved victory over their Glasgow opponents. Leonard, who spent the last two seasons on loan to Northampton Town, has featured for Scot Gemmill’s under-21 side a total of seven times having moved south to join the Seagulls in 2018 as a teenager.

In conclusion, the latest transfer news from Scotland’s top football clubs has been making headlines, with Rangers, Celtic, and Hearts all involved in significant developments. Rangers have improved their offer for Joan Jordan, while Hearts stand firm on their valuation of Lawrence Shankland. Celtic, meanwhile, reject a fresh approach for Matt O’Riley, who is now being targeted by multiple EPL clubs.