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Scottish Premiership Daily Digest – August 4, 2026

The latest SPFL headlines, transfer updates, match reaction and talking points from across Scottish football.

Benjamin Nygren scores winner as Celtic beat Dundee 1-0 in Premiership opener

Celtic began their Scottish Premiership title defence with a 1-0 victory over Dundee, courtesy of a goal from Swedish midfielder Benjamin Nygren, despite a flat first-half performance.

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Rangers agree fee for Daisuke Yokota as Celtic reject Kieran Tierney enquiry

Rangers have reportedly agreed a transfer deal with Hannover for Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota, while Celtic have turned down an enquiry for defender Kieran Tierney.

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Rangers and Celtic compete for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis

Rangers have reportedly made an £8 million bid for Frosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis, escalating a transfer battle with Glasgow rivals Celtic, who previously had an offer rejected.

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Former Celtic loanee Marcelo Saracchi joins Houston Dynamo in £1m deal

Defender Marcelo Saracchi has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with MLS side Houston Dynamo for around £1 million, ending hopes of a permanent return to Celtic.

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Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya clears visa hurdle ahead of Europa League tie

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya has secured a Polish visa with help from MP Dr Zubir Ahmed, clearing him to play against Jagiellonia Bialystok amid defensive injuries to Ben Godfrey.

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Hearts transfer update: Outgoings expected from large squad before new arrivals

Hearts are looking to trim their 32-man squad, with players like Elton Kabangu and Yan Dhanda expected to leave, before manager Wouter Vranken targets defensive and attacking additions.

Edinburgh Evening News — Read Source Article »


Celtic expected to make at least four more signings before transfer deadline

Reporter Roger Hannah expects Celtic to secure at least four new signings before the transfer window closes, as the club enters the final month of player recruitment.

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Cameron Carter-Vickers stars for Celtic in Dundee win amid transfer speculation

Defender Cameron Carter-Vickers excelled in Celtic’s 1-0 win over Dundee, highlighting his importance to Martin O’Neill’s side as teammates Arne Engels and Alistair Johnston face transfer interest.

Scotsman — Read Source Article »


Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni cleared to face Hearts after serving UEFA ban

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni is available to face Hearts in the Europa League after completing a UEFA suspension stemming from an incident with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr last season.

Herald Scotland — Read Source Article »


Hibs receive injury boost as Jamie McGrath and Callum Wright return to UEFA squad

Hibernian have added playmakers Jamie McGrath and Callum Wright back to their UEFA squad list ahead of their Conference League qualifier against Shkendija, signaling their nearing fitness.

Edinburgh Evening News — Read Source Article »


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Barry Ferguson criticises Rangers’ drop in intensity during Dundee United draw

Former captain Barry Ferguson questioned the mentality of Rangers’ players after they settled for a 1-1 draw against Dundee United, criticizing their drop in tempo after equalizing.

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