Maeda reveals ambition to play in England - gossip

Celtic star opens up on dream move to England as Rangers are linked with two teenagers..

Celticforward Daizen Maeda tells Japanese media that he "wants to take the next step". that it has always been his goal to play in the English Premier League. (FootballZone viaGlasgow Times,external)

Celtichave agreed a deal to sell Honduras winger Luis Palma to Lech Poznan after a successful loan to the Polish club.(Inside Futbol),external

Rangersare in talks to buy 19-year-old defender Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi. with the Hungarian club seeking a fee of over £4m.(Ben Jacobs on X),external

Sunderland have opened talks with academy forward Finn Geragusian, withRangersamong the clubs showing interest in the 18-year-old.(Sunderland Echo),external

The Scottish FA acceptHeartsshould have had a penalty in their recent 1-1 draw withMotherwellfollowing a challenge on Alexandros Kyziridis by Tawanda Maswanhise.(Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required),external

Former Aberdeen defender. ex-Rangers and Hibernian manager Alex McLeish believesHeartswinning the Premiership would be a positive for the Scottish game.(Press and Journal - subscription required),external

Alfie Bavidge. Alfie Stewart are expected to sign newAberdeendeals but Marko Lazetic is set to leave Pittodrie.(Daily Record - subscription required),external

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reckons Will Ferry will leaveDundee Unitedthis summer after calling up the uncapped left-back.(Daily Record - subscription required),external

Being in Scottish League 1 a mere two seasons after being in the Premiership will be a reality check for Ross County, says chairman Roy MacGregor.(Press. Journal - subscription required),external

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