Rangers have reportedly agreed a transfer fee to sign Japanese winger Yokota, according to the latest transfer gossip circulating in Scottish football. Details of the specific fee and the player's current club have yet to be confirmed, but the move signals continued activity in the Ibrox club's recruitment plans as they look to strengthen their squad.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, Celtic have been linked with a host of names as they continue to assess their options in the transfer market. Brondby midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic, who has attracted interest from the Parkhead club, has expressed a desire to leave the Danish side. Brondby manager Thomas Norgaard confirmed the midfielder's wish to depart, opening the door for potential suitors including Celtic to advance their interest.
Celtic have also been tracking Las Palmas goalkeeper Dinko Horkas, though the Scottish champions remain some distance from meeting the Spanish club's valuation of the Croatian shot-stopper. Adding competition to any potential deal, Dinamo Zagreb have also been noted as keen admirers of Horkas, meaning Celtic may face a battle to secure his signature even if the financial gap can be bridged.
In terms of departures, Celtic have left striker Johnny Kenny off their official squad numbers list, a decision that has fuelled speculation over his future amid reported interest from Bolton Wanderers. The English club had Kenny on loan last season and could look to make that move permanent or negotiate a return, depending on Celtic's stance on the forward going forward.
At Kilmarnock, defender George Stanger has emerged as a target for Burton Albion. Stanger is currently in the final year of his contract at Rugby Park, a situation that could make him an attractive option for cut-price interest from English clubs as his deal edges closer to expiry.
Down in the English lower leagues, West Brom striker Barney Stewart has spoken about the influence former Scotland international James Morrison had on his decision to join the Midlands club. The 22-year-old, who is targeting a first call-up to the senior international side, credited Morrison's role in the move. Speaking about the transfer, Stewart said Morrison