Celtic have reportedly stepped back from a possible move for Estoril left-back Tiago Araujo. The 22-year-old was said to have been the subject of an enquiry from Celtic back in November but, acccording Football Scotland, the Scottish champions have not followed up with any further contact since then. Serie A clubs are said to be showing an interest in the Portuguese player, who would command a £4m fee should he depart in the January window.
Celtic could be closing in on their first January signing amid reports that they have launched a bid for Rapid Vienna winger Nicolas Kuhn. The Parkhead side are believed to have been tracking the 24-year-old for a number of months and, according to reports, have now entered negotiations with the Austrian club over a £3m move for the former Germany youth international. However, Rapid Vienna sporting director Markus Katzer revealed his club have received more than one offer for the player, stating: “In principle, I don’t want to comment on any rumours. But I can confirm that we actually have concrete offers on the table for Nicolas Kuhn, but I don’t want to name the interested clubs.”
Rangers have dropped their interest in Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi. Reports earlier in the week claimed that the Ibrox side were preparing to hold talks with the 30-year-old who was once the subject of a £33m transfer from Marseille to Chelsea. However, the Scotsman understands that the move won’t be happening, with Rangers deciding against making what would be an expensive move for a player who is on a reported wage of £60,000 per week at current club Fenerbahce. Rangers will now switch their attention elsewhere with Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland a possible target amid ongoing speculation linking the Scotland striker with a move to Ibrox in January. Fabio Silva has already arrived on loan from Wolves but Rangers are expected to move for another striker in the window.
