Celtic Scouts Young Midfielder Doumbia as Sheffield United Eyes Longelo
Celtic monitor Ivory Coast teenager playing in Sweden as one of their Europa League opponents seek a new manager.
Celtic remains interested in BK Hacken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia, who has caught the attention of several clubs including Everton and Sunderland. The 19-year-old talent has been scouted by numerous teams as he continues to impress in his position. (Africa Foot – in French)
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Sheffield United is also showing interest in Motherwell left-back Emmanuel Longelo, with plans to make a bid for the 25-year-old in January. (Alan Nixon on Patreon)
The supporters’ group Celtic Fans Collective is urging Dermot Desmond, the club’s largest shareholder, to attend the club’s AGM in person for the first time since 2006. (Scottish Sun)
Meanwhile, Portuguese club Torreense, who will face Celtic in the Europa League, has parted ways with manager Luis Tralhao. (Sun)
In another development, Rangers midfielder Kim Min-su, 20, has received a call-up to South Korea’s Under-21 squad, following a recent inclusion in the senior team. (Sun)
With only Laurent Mendy fit in Hearts’ Conference League squad, young players Gus Stevenson and Matthew Gillies, both 19, may play in Thursday’s match against Thun in Switzerland. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)
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St Johnstone forward Unax Alvarez has not yet featured this season, having sustained an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly, and has now developed a calf issue from a closed-doors match, leaving him still out of training. (The Courier)
Also, coach Angus Beith has departed from Hearts after spending seven years in various roles at Tynecastle. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)
In sports news, former Rangers and United States player Alejandro Bedoya has announced his retirement from football at the age of 39. (Record – subscription required)
