Rangers in Talks for Luton's Aasgaard Rangers are actively pursuing the signing of Norwegian midfielder Thelo Aasgaard from Luton Town. Following Luton's relegation to League One, the English club is seeking a substantial profit on the £3m they paid Wigan Athletic for the 23-year-old in January. (Daily Mail)

Celtic's Defensive Reinforcements Celtic are closing in on a deal for Albirex Niigata centre-back Hayato Inamura, who is set to undergo a medical in London. The transfer fee is reported to be around £250,000. Additionally, Braga are nearing an agreement to sign Celtic's 25-year-old centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke for £2m. (Sky Sports)

Other Notable Transfers

• Jamie Vardy: Rangers are reportedly keen on signing the Leicester City striker, who has expressed his desire to be a regular starter at his next club. (Daily Record)
• Lawrence Shankland: The Scotland striker has turned down lucrative offers from abroad to re-sign with Heart of Midlothian. (Fabrizio Romano on X)
• Dundee United: The club is set to sign Finnish Under-21 right-back Dario Naamo on a season-long loan from St Polten, with an option to buy. (Daily Record)

Wrexham's Ambitious Moves Wrexham are likely to sign Stuart Armstrong as a free agent following his departure from Sheffield Wednesday. The club is also targeting Fulham captain Tom Cairney, who is high on manager Phil Parkinson's wish list. (The Wrexham Insider, Mirror)

Scottish Clubs Strengthening Squads

• Dundee: Head coach Steven Pressley aims to secure a new striker by the end of the week. (The Courier)
• St Johnstone: The club is set to sign former Harrogate Town left-back Matty Foulds and has agreed a fee with Caernarfon Town for prolific striker Louis Lloyd. (The Courier)

Champions League Qualifying Drama Departed Dundee centre-half Antonio Portales could face Rangers in Champions League qualifying, with Panathinaikos leading the chase to sign the 29-year-old, who is also wanted by Metz and Turkish clubs Goztepe and Kocaelispor. (The Courier)