Scottish Football Transfers & Rumors: Aberdeen Eyes Nisbet, Celtic Set for Windfall

Latest Scottish football transfer updates including Aberdeen's interest in Kevin Nisbet, Celtic's potential financial gains, and injury news for Lewis Ferguson.

Aberdeen's Summer Transfer Plans

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is reportedly considering a permanent move for in-form striker Kevin Nisbet this summer. The Scotland international currently on loan from Millwall has impressed at Pittodrie, with his contract at the London club running for another year. (Source: Press & Journal)

Celtic's Potential Financial Boost

Celtic could receive nearly £10 million from two separate transfer dealings:

  • Gustaf Lagerbielke's likely permanent transfer to FC Twente after a successful loan spell
  • A lucrative sell-on clause for Jeremie Frimpong as multiple clubs chase the Bayer Leverkusen wing-back (Daily Record)

Meanwhile, Jeffrey Schlupp has expressed his desire to stay at Celtic Park: "I'm loving it here and would be open to permanent transfer talks." (Scottish Sun)

Miscellaneous Scottish Football News

  • Neil Lennon's Dunfermline debut ended in controversy with a 1-0 defeat at Ayr United, where he received a yellow card and saw new signing Victor Wanyama sent off. Lennon criticized referee Iain Snedden's "very strange performance" (Glasgow Times)
  • Lewis Ferguson recovery update: The Bologna captain believes he's grown "mentally stronger" after his ACL injury ruled him out of Euro 2024. The Scotland international remains confident about his nation's World Cup 2026 qualification chances (Daily Record)

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