Nicolas Raskin turned down moves to Everton and Leeds United despite Rangers engaging in talks with the Premier League duo over the 24-year-old Belgium midfielder, while Brentford also held discussions with the Scottish Premiership club. (The Boot Room), external
Besiktas and Fenerbahce made tentative enquiries about Nicolas Raskin before Friday’s Turkish transfer deadline, but no serious offer was tabled for the 24-year-old for whom FC Copenhagen explored a move earlier this month before it was confirmed the Belgium midfielder had no intention of leaving Rangers. (Rangers Review), external
Celtic have jumped to the front of the queue ahead of Hearts and plenty of other European clubs to land Kazakhstan winger Galymzhan Kenzhebek, the 22-year-old who plays for homeland club Yelimay Semey but is out of contract at the end of this year, according to reports in the former Soviet nation. (The Herald), external
Clubs interested in want-away Japan forward Daizen Maeda during the summer transfer window are likely to return in January, but Celtic cannot afford to lose the 27-year-old after missing out on a number of striking targets. (Football Insider), external
Celtic-linked Kasper Dolberg says it was an easy decision to choose a return to Ajax this summer from Anderlecht as the Dutch club will always be special to the 27-year-old striker. (De Telegraaf via The National), external
