Former Celtic star seals huge trans-American switch as ex Rangers flop prepares to exit Bundesliga giants
Latest news and transfer headlines surrounding both Celtic and Rangers on Friday morning
Under pressure Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has been told his job is safe for the time being after stepping into the firing line following a fourth straight defeat since his arrival.
Across the city, Rangers head coach Danny Rohl is firming up his January transfer plans sd he prepares to put his own stamp on the current squad he initially inherited from Russell Martin.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest news and transfer headlines surrounding both Celtic and Rangers this morning:
Former Celtic star seals huge trans-American transfer
Former Celtic and St Mirren winger Lewis Morgan has finalised a major trans-American move from New York Red Bulls to San Diego for a fee that could reach up to £820,000.
The seven-times capped Scotland international has made the 2,800-mile switch across the country after spending the last four years in New Jersey. He first moved to the United States in 2020 after signing for David Beckham’s Inter Miami before Red Bulls snapped him up a year later.
San Diego finished top of the MLS Western Conference in 2025, which will thrust them back into the spotlight ahead of next summer’s World Cup and they has made Greenock-born Morgan one of their marquee new signings on a deal until 2026 with the club having an option to retain him for an additional two years.
It has been a frustrating year for the 29-year-old after suffering an injury-hit campaign in which he made just three appearances for Red Bulls due to hamstring and knee problems. That disappointment came after Morgan was named MLS Comeback Player of the Year in 2024.
Issuing a farewell message to New York Red Bulls supporters, Morgan said: “I know I can look back on my time here and know that I gave absolutely everything I had to this club. I played as if I was one of the fans and tried to bring that energy on the pitch.
“To win their supporters player of the year in both my healthy season here is something that I will cherish.”
In total, Morgan made 82 appearances for Red Bulls, providing 31 goals and 10 assists.
Ex Rangers loanee set to leave Bundesliga giants
Ex-Rangers loan flop Fabio Silva is set to leave Borussia Dortmund only a few months after sealing a sensational £23 million transfer to the Bundesliga giants.
The 23-year-old joined Dortmund on a permanent contract in the summer from Premier League side Wolves after impressing on loan at Spanish outfit Las Palmas in La Liga last term.
Silva, whose five-year spell at Molineux proved largely unsuccessful, has failed to get on the scoresheet for the Germans so far. Now, Sky Sports Switzerland claim that Real Betis are advancing in talks with the player’s representatives in an attempt to lure him back to Spain on loan with the option of a permanent deal.
However, they claim that potential move could be hijacked with clubs in Italy also interested in his services, while Villarreal are also said to have a strong interest.
Wolves would be entitled to a potential windfall should Silva leave Dortmund after a sell-on clause was inserted into the deal.