Celtic ‘agree to pay Qarabag’s asking price’ for winger Camilo Duran

Celtic have reportedly agreed to pay the asking price set by Qarabag for their Colombian winger Camilo Duran, according to Azerbaijani outlet Futbol Info. The 24-year-old has been with the Azerbaijani champions since 2025 and has emerged as a target for the Scottish champions in the current window.

No further financial details have been reported, but the suggestion that Celtic are willing to meet Qarabag’s valuation points to genuine intent from Glasgow’s East End to press ahead with the deal in the coming days.

Rangers stand firm on Chermiti amid Lyon interest

Across the city, Rangers are said to have no intention of selling forward Youssef Chermiti, 22, despite interest from Ligue 1 side Lyon. That claim comes from French outlet Football Mercato, and suggests the Ibrox club are keen to hold on to the striker regardless of any offers from France.

Read more: Rangers face Lyon test over Chermiti as Ligue 1 side weigh £15m package

Rankins, Fagan-Walcott and Hearts business

Elsewhere in Scottish football, Rangers have handed a first professional contract to 16-year-old Luca Rankin, the son of former Dundee United and Hibernian midfielder John Rankin, according to The Sun.

The Edinburgh Evening News reports that defender Malachi Fagan-Walcott, 24, had interest from clubs in the English Championship and League One before opting to join Hearts. The same publication says Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken is relaxed about ongoing speculation surrounding forward Claudio Braga, 26.

Aberdeen and Hibernian latest

The Press and Journal reports that Aberdeen forward Marko Lazetic, 22, is expected to join Armenian side Noah. Meanwhile, the Edinburgh Evening News says Hibernian defender Warren O’Hora, 27, is setting aside any concerns about his own future to focus on helping the Easter Road club progress in Europe.

None of the reports have been confirmed by the clubs involved, and BBC Sport stresses the usual caveats that apply to transfer gossip drawn from a range of domestic and overseas sources.