Rangers Confirm the Signing of Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade

The highly rated youngster becomes Rangers’ seventh signing of the summer as Derek McInnes’ looks to strengthen his squad heading into the opening game of the season. The 20-year-old joins the club on a deal worth to be approximately in the excess of £4 million. Rangers have tied the youngster down to a four-year-deal with the option of an extra 12 months. The Serbian was the captain of Partizan last season, aged only 19-years-old, and has already been called up to the national team. The deal was almost certainly confirmed by McInnes last night after Rangers’ recent friendly match against Saint-Etienne. McInnes said: “We are looking quite close to completing one or two things. “I certainly think it’ll be at least two in for Sunday’s game and hopefully another one next week.” This was after Dragojevic was spotted online with a Rangers cake decorated with the colours of the club earlier on in the week. He then addressed the cake situation after completing his move to the Glasgow club. Speaking to Rangers TV, he said: “We made a dinner for my whole family because I was going to Rangers, and that was a surprise. “I didn’t know. My friend made this, and everyone was there. It was a little emotional. Everyone was happy, but at the same time sad.” Rangers have already added midfield firepower to their squad with the addition of Cammy Devlin and Dan Neil, making Dragojevic the third addition as Nico Raskin looks likely to depart before the end of the window.

Celtic Reignite Kasper Høgh Interest as Club Prepare For Life Without Maeda

Celtic have reportedly began talks with Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt over striker Kasper Høgh to replace outgoing attacker Daizen Maeda. Høgh, who was also linked with a move to Parkhead in January, has scored 41 times in 77 games for Kjetil Knusten’s side, including five in last season’s Champions League as the former Norwegian champions reached the round of 16. Celtic’s only signing of the summer so far Camilo Duran scored the same number in Europe’s elite competition for former side Qarabag last campaign. The Parkhead side certainly look to be bolstering their attacking options as they look set to lose Daizen Maeda to Premier League side Ipswich Town, for a fee in the region of £10m. Maeda, who represented Japan at this summer’s World Cup, is said to be having a medical with the Tractor Boys today, after coming to life in Celtic’s title bid after a below par season, becoming the first Hoops player to score in all five post-split fixtures, netting seven in total including a stunning overhead-kick against Rangers, and a goal on the final day which put Celtic top of the table. Potential replacement Høgh was left out of Knutsen’s side for their match on Wednesday which added fuel to the fire, but the 57-year-old insists it was purely rotational. The Danish international has been involved with the national side following their 4-2 qualifying defeat to Scotland at Hampden, making his debut in the subsequent playoff against North Macedonia. And with a move to the Scottish champions seemingly in the offing, it would suggest their under-pressure hierarchy are starting to accelerate their transfer dealings.

A “disappointed and frustrated” John McGlynn as Falkirk crash out early doors in the Premier Sports Cup group stage.

The Bairns were surprisingly defeated on penalties to League One opposition Alloa Athletic, ending their chances of progressing to the latter stages of the Premier Sports Cup. With Tuesday’s away trip to Alloa Athletic being the penultimate group stage fixture for the Bairns, nothing less than a victory was vital for John McGlynn’s side. Falkirk took the lead late into the first half with a wonderfully worked goal, Brad Spencer with a perfectly weighted lofted ball into new summer signing Scott Tanser, who guided it past the Alloa Athletic keeper from just inside the box. Midway through the second half of play, hosts Alloa Athletic got their equaliser through Kyle Glasgow, in what was a goal to forget for new Falkirk man, Jack McMillan. A dismal throw from inside the own half was cut out by Alloa Athletic midfielder Grant Marchant, quickly playing the ball to Rangers loanee Kyle Glasgow, whose effort from outside the box found the bottom left-hand side of the net. In the dying stages of the game, Falkirk pushed and pushed for the winner, forcing Ross Stewart to make several good saves. But ultimately, the Bairns failed to find the back of the net. A penalty shootout was in store for the two sides. Brad Spencer and Ben Parkinson were successful from the spot for Falkirk, however, with misses from new man Ryan Strain and Liam Henderson, combined with an excellent showcase of penalties from the Wasps, Falkirk lost 4-2 on penalties to League One Alloa Athletic. Here’s what Falkirk manager John McGlynn had to say post-game: John McGlynn on the game: “It’s a massive disappointment. We’ve qualified previously for three out of the four seasons.” “We are in transition, you know, there’s no magic wand to this its going to take a bit of time, it’s the biggest turnover in players that we’ve had.” “This is going to take a little bit more than any of us would like, so I know were disappointed and frustrated, but we still got to stick together, hang in there. We’ve not even kicked a ball in the league yet, so we have to knuckle down.” “We got one game against Stranraer. It’s now impossible for us to qualify, so we’ve got no pressure on ourselves just to go and produce a performance that’s worthy of putting that jersey on.” It has been a frantic summer window for the Bairns and John McGlynn, with the departure of several key players who all made last season so successful, and an influx of new arrivals. The start of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season is fast approaching for John McGlynn, who will know how vital it is to get his new squad ticking in time for the start of the new season. Falkirk kick off their Scottish Premiership 2026/27 campaign in just over a week, hosting Saint Mirren on Saturday, the 1st of August.

“Fans’ Favourite” Tshibola Returns after World Cup Venture

Kilmarnock have announced the signing of midfielder Aaron Tshibola on a one-year deal, with the DR Congo international returning to Rugby Park for his fourth spell with the club. The 31-year-old first joined Killie on loan in 2018 and has since made 92 appearances for the Ayrshire side. Tshibola also played a key role in helping Neil McCann’s team avoid relegation during his previous stint at the club. The former Aston Villa midfielder was unveiled in a club video, in which he expressed his delight at returning to Rugby Park. “I’ve been around the world, but only one place truly feels like home. “I hear you singing my name from the back of the stands. “It’s an exciting new era for the club. New pitch, new training ground, new ambitions, and I’m buzzing to be a part of it.” Kilmarnock also welcomed back the popular midfielder in a statement on the club’s website. “Kilmarnock Football Club is delighted to announce the return of fans’ favourite Aaron Tshibola. “He will continue to wear the No. 36 jersey. Welcome back, Tish!” Tshibola’s return comes as Kilmarnock prepare for their final Premier Sports Cup group-stage fixture against Peterhead this weekend, before beginning their Premiership campaign away to St Johnstone.