Rangers close to signing Daisuke Yokota from Hannover

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Rangers close to signing Daisuke Yokota from Hannover
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Rangers are nearing a deal to sign Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota from Hannover for up to €4 million. Meanwhile, Celtic have rejected an enquiry from Osasuna for defender Kieran Tierney and are not considering selling him. Rangers will be without defender Ben Godfrey for four weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained in a recent match. Additionally, Celtic's transfer activity includes interest in various players, with an ongoing inquiry involving Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis. The club is also in negotiations for goalkeeper Dinko Horkas.

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  • Rangers set to sign Daisuke Yokota for up to €4m.
  • Celtic rejects Osasuna's enquiry for Kieran Tierney.
  • Ben Godfrey out for four weeks with a hamstring injury.
  • Celtic in talks for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis.
  • Interest grows in Boca Juniors defender Marcelo Saracchi.
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  • 6:45 AMYahoo SportsRangers agree fee for Japanese winger Yokota - gossip
  • 6:45 AMBBC FootballRangers agree fee for Japanese winger Yokota - gossip
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Rangers agree a deal for Hannover winger Daisuke Yokota, while Celtic knock back an enquiry for star defender Kieran Tierney.

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Rangers agree a deal for Hannover winger Daisuke Yokota, while Celtic knock back an enquiry for star defender Kieran Tierney.

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