Rangers have stolen a march on Sheffield United in the race to sign 24-year-old midfielder Dan Neil from Sunderland, but that could potentially free up 31-year-old Joe Rothwell to join the Blades from the Ibrox club. (The Star), externalRangers are interested in Hajduk Split defensive midfielder Niko Sigur, but the 22-year-old Canada international would prefer a move to Celtic, who are still keen and could restart talks. (Football Insider), externalBarry Ferguson has laughed off the prospect of his nephew, Lewis, joining Celtic this month from Bologna, but the former Rangers interim manager would prefer a "cheeky loan" to Ibrox for the 26-year-old Scotland midfielder. (Football Insider), externalRangers are unlikely to make a move for Sheffield Wednesday 26-year-old Yan Valery in this transfer window while they still have three right-backs at the club. (Keith Downie on X), externalHibernian and Motherwell are poised to miss out on Sheffield Wednesday's Barry Bannan as the veteran holds advanced talks with Millwall.
Source: BBC January 24, 2026 18:48 UTC