Girona Stars Linked to Old Firm as Edinburgh Clubs React to Europe
According to reports from Spain and the Sun, Rangers are preparing an eight-million-pound transfer fee to secure the South Korean before the window closes.
Front-Office Valuations and Squad Construction
Rangers manager Derek McInnes expressed confidence to the Sun that the club will secure further recruits before their upcoming fixture away to Aberdeen on August 30. McInnes noted that incoming additions are expected to elevate the performance baseline of his existing roster, which already features 22-year-old defender Olwethu Makhanya, a player praised in the Herald for his rapid adaptation to the physical demands of Scottish football.
According to the Record, Celtic are keen on Girona midfielder Yaser Asprilla. Meanwhile, forward Camilo Duran has indicated a willingness to operate wide on the right flank, despite his stated preference for a central striking role, as reported by the Glasgow Times.
| Player | Target Club | Source Outlet | Reported Valuation / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Min-su (20) | Rangers | Sun / Scotsman | £8m fee discussed |
| Olwethu Makhanya (22) | Rangers | Herald | Adapted to Scottish football |
| Yaser Asprilla (22) | Celtic | Record | Club interest confirmed |
| Camilo Duran | Celtic | Glasgow Times | Willing to play wide right |
Goalkeeping Enquiries and European Aspirations
Addressing rumors linking 28-year-old goalkeeper Balazs Toth to Celtic, Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray stated in the Herald that he has no knowledge of any active interest.
Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken voiced optimism to the Scotsman following 19-year-old James Wilson’s standout goal in a 2-2 Conference League play-off first-leg draw against Rapid Vienna. In Edinburgh, Hibernian head coach David Gray emphasized to the Edinburgh Evening News that his squad belongs in the Conference League following a hard-fought 0-0 stalemate with Gent in their first leg.
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