Rangers could hijack Celtic transfer move in double attacker raid as in-demand star's salary may be trebled
Rangers and Celtic could be looking in the same striker market this summer transfer window.
They go head to head this Sunday - but Rangers and Celtic might be battling in the same forward market this summer too.
The Light Blues head to the defending champions with their Premiership title ambitions in tatters after back to back defeats against Motherwell and leaders Hearts. They’re seven points off the Jambos with nine left to play for, but it’s game on for Celtic, who are three points off Derek McInnes’ side in Gorgie ahead of the Old Firm.
Both sides of Glasgow will look to bolster ranks in the summer transfer window with striker one area likely to be addressed. Plymouth’s Lorent Tolaj has been linked to Celtic after a prolific season at Home Park, but as forward partner Bim Pepple is rumoured to have caight attention in Glasgow, the Daily Mail claim Rangers could also hijack their rivals’ former Swiss youth international plans. Pepple meanwhile may see his salary trebled at his next club.
What Plymouth players do Rangers and Celtic want to sign?
It’s claimed: “Norwich City, Watford and Portsmouth are among multiple clubs eyeing up a move for Plymouth Argyle goalscoring sensation Bim Pepple. The Canada World Cup hopeful has scored more goals than any other striker in the top four divisions since the turn of the year - with 14 in 2026, and 16 in his last 23 games.
“That has made him a target for rival clubs home and abroad, including Europe and the MLS. manager Tom Cleverley has confirmed that Pepple has a release clause leaving them vulnerable to offers. League One champions Lincoln City are also confirmed admirers but there is plenty of competition. Indeed, Daily Mail Sport understands some suitors are so determined to sign Pepple that they are willing to treble his current salary.
“He has formed a formidable partnership with Lorent Tolaj, who scored 22 goals over the season, and the pair's strike rate has been an obvious attraction for scouts from the likes of Celtic and Rangers too.”
What Rangers said after defeat to Hearts
Rangers boss Danny Rohl admits the Light Blues now have a daunting challenge ahead if the likes of the Plymouth duo were to arrive this summer to a team defending a title. He said after defeat against Hearts: “I think there’s no question mark – we’re in a really difficult situation now.
“I see a lot of improvements but it is maybe not good enough to win the title this year. We still have nine points to play for and from this moment I push them again in the right direction. This is what I demand in the next three games, there’s no question mark – we have to show courage. What I expect and demand of my players in the next three games is to take three fantastic results.”