Olwethu Makhanya’s market value has risen sharply just months after he joined Rangers. New data from the CIES Football Observatory suggests the South Africa defender is now valued at £12m, after Rangers paid £3m to sign him from Philadelphia Union. The figures point to a major jump in the estimated worth of the summer arrival.
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has called Scott McTominay ‘a top player who can play in many positions’. Asked where the Napoli midfielder fits into his system, Pocognoli gave that assessment. McTominay is recovering from a minor heart procedure.
Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren says the team are not fully over their Champions League play-off defeat by LASK.
Connor Goldson has criticised Rangers for how they handled former captain James Tavernier’s departure. It has also been reported that Rangers paid the defender to leave and join Aris Limassol two years ago.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill resigned from two tax schemes designed to save members money by investing in films weeks before leading his club to a domestic double last season.