'Hatate tells Celtic he wants out this summer' - gossip

Reo Hatate has reportedly told Celtic he wants to leave this summer, while Ross Stewart could exit Southampton because of a contract loophole and Rangers' Youssef Chermiti is again linked with Galatasaray.

Reo Hatate , the 28-year-old Japan midfielder who remains under contract until 2028 but fell out of favour under Martin O'Neill, has informed Celtic that he wants to leave the Scottish champions this summer. (The Herald)

Tokyo have agreed a £1.3m transfer fee for centre-half Hayato Inamura to move permanently from Celtic following the 24-year-old's loan spell back in Japan. (Kazu Kakiuchi on X)

Michael Noonan, the 17-year-old striker for whom Celtic submitted an offer in January, is in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers , according to the42. (Scottish Sun)

Southampton missed the expiry date on a contract extension clause for Scotland striker Ross Stewart because of the "Spygate" scandal that denied them promotion to the Premier League and the 29-year-old now has the option to join another club. (Daily Echo)

Youssef Chermiti is one of the names on Galatasaray's list of possible signings, but Rangers will demand £25m for the 22-year-old striker. (Sergan Dag on X)

Hammarby sports director Mikael Hjelmberg says there has been no approach by Rangers or any other club for Hampus Skoglund despite reports of interest from the Ibrox club and others from Germany , Italy and France in the 22-year-old right-back. (The Herald)

Harvey Barnes , the 28-year-old Newcastle United winger who had talks about switching allegiance from England to Scotland, has emerged as a target for Aston Villa . (Football Insider)