Paulo Bernardo is set to finalize a five-year deal with Celtic after agreeing on a fee of approximately £2.5m, which includes a notable sell-on clause, with Benfica for the 22-year-old midfielder who was on loan in Glasgow last season. (Mais Futebol), external
Dundee United has reached an agreement to acquire 23-year-old Kenyan midfielder Richard Odada from Philadelphia Union, pending a work permit. (Sky Sports)
Hibernian’s aspirations of securing over £2.5m for forward Elie Youan have been put on hold, as the 25-year-old sustained an injury against Queen’s Park that head coach David Gray anticipates will keep him out for a couple of weeks. Several clubs from his home country and Italy have shown interest. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
St Johnstone is eager to bring in Heart of Midlothian defender Lewis Neilson on loan but faces stiff competition from multiple other Scottish clubs for the versatile 21-year-old. (Edinburgh Evening News), external
In his search for a striker, Ian Murray has revealed that Raith Rovers would “consider the options” if St Johnstone made 31-year-old Stevie May available, although the manager is not aware of any official talks between the clubs. He also confirmed that former Oostende 22-year-old Dapo Mebude has departed after a short trial. (The Courier), external
Callan Hamill, a youth defender from St Johnstone, has joined Arsenal’s under-18 squad for pre-season preparations, but the 15-year-old is faced with a decision regarding his future as Celtic has presented him with a three-year contract offer. (The Athletic), external
Dundee manager Tony Docherty aims to engage in “quite a bit of business” before the transfer window closes, but he refrained from commenting on the reported interest in 29-year-old Charlton Athletic midfielder Scott Fraser. (The Courier), external
Celtic winger Ben Quinn might secure a move to Mansfield Town after impressing manager Nigel Clough by netting three goals in as many friendly matches while trialing with the League One club. (Football Scotland), external
