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Scottish Premiership Daily Digest – July 17, 2026

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

Celtic linked with Mitchel Bakker and Kelechi Iheanacho as transfer talks continue

Celtic remain in talks with Kelechi Iheanacho and are linked with Atalanta’s Mitchel Bakker, while captain Callum McGregor is linked with Al-Nassr and Greg Taylor is reportedly open to a move.

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Hearts sign 6ft 6in Dutch goalkeeper Beau Reus on three-year deal

Heart of Midlothian have confirmed the signing of 24-year-old Dutch goalkeeper Beau Reus. The 6ft 6in free agent joins from Belgian side Beveren on a three-year contract, subject to clearance.

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Elliot Watt receives ban following comments on Celtic penalty incident

Motherwell midfielder Elliot Watt has reportedly been banned following comments regarding a penalty decision in a match against Celtic, while Rangers close in on a new signing.

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Callum McGregor linked with Al-Nassr as Celtic target Mitchel Bakker

Celtic captain Callum McGregor is linked with a move to Saudi side Al-Nassr, while the club reportedly targets Atalanta’s Mitchel Bakker and attracts interest for midfielder Arne Engels.

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Rangers in advanced talks to sign Partizan Belgrade midfielder Vanja Dragojevic

Rangers are close to securing 20-year-old Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic as their seventh summer signing, while bids are also expected for midfielder Nico Raskin.

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Motherwell consider legal action over Elliot Watt’s four-match ban

Motherwell are considering legal action against the SFA after midfielder Elliot Watt was handed a four-match ban for criticizing VAR decisions during a match against Celtic.

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Hearts agree deal for Dutch goalkeeper Beau Reus following Craig Gordon’s retirement

Hearts manager Wouter Vrancken is set to sign Dutch goalkeeper Beau Reus to bolster the squad following the retirement of 43-year-old club legend Craig Gordon.

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Rangers determined to keep defender Emmanuel Fernandez amid growing transfer interest

Rangers are keen to retain 24-year-old Nigerian defender Emmanuel Fernandez this summer, despite rising external interest following his successful debut season at Ibrox.

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Rangers World Cup trio set to join squad training on Monday

New signings Cammy Devlin and Ivor Pandur, alongside midfielder Thelo Aasgaard, are scheduled to join Rangers’ pre-season training on Monday following their World Cup campaigns.

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Former Hearts defender Frankie Kent ruled out for majority of season with ACL injury

Oxford United defender Frankie Kent, who recently left Hearts, has undergone successful surgery for an ACL injury suffered in training and is expected to miss most of the season.

Edinburgh Evening News — Read Source Article »


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Hibs set to hand home debuts to new signings in friendly against Brondby

Hibs are expected to start two of their new summer signings in their final pre-season friendly against Danish side Brondby at Easter Road this weekend.

Edinburgh Evening News — Read Source Article »


Hearts utilise loan partnerships to develop youth talent amid English interest

To counter the loss of young prospects to English academies, Hearts are using co-operation loan agreements with lower-league clubs to provide senior experience for their rising talents.

Edinburgh Evening News — Read Source Article »


Forward Ethan Laidlaw targets major impact at Falkirk after Brentford spell

After a two-year spell with Brentford’s development side, 21-year-old forward Ethan Laidlaw is aiming to establish himself at Falkirk after recently making his competitive debut.

Falkirk Herald — Read Source Article »


Marcus Fraser named St Mirren captain after playing through injury to secure safety

Manager Craig McLeish has named defender Marcus Fraser as St Mirren’s new captain, praising his bravery for playing through a broken collarbone to help the club avoid relegation last season.

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Falkirk celebrate historic Reserve League Cup final triumph over Celtic

In a retrospective feature, Falkirk looks back at their Reserve League Cup final victory over a Celtic side containing future Lisbon Lions, securing the trophy despite a controversial finish.

Falkirk Herald — Read Source Article »

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