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Rangers sign Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers as Celtic deals stall

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Rangers sign Kevin Kelsy from Portland Timbers as Celtic deals stall

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Rangers reached an agreement to sign striker Kevin Kelsy from the Portland Timbers for $13 million. The deal includes add-ons and a sell-on percentage for the 22-year-old Venezuela international. Elsewhere, Celtic activities remain in flux following the transfer of midfielder Reo Hatate to Burnley for £6.5 million. Celtic failed to secure Gvidas Gineitis from Torino after negotiations stalled and were unsuccessful in a loan pursuit to bring Greg Taylor back to the club from PAOK. The Scottish side is now linked to free agent midfielder Will Smallbone. Additionally, Dundee rejected inquiries regarding midfielder Ethan Hamilton, while questions remain regarding the future of Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin.

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•Rangers will pay $13 million for Kevin Kelsy plus additional performance-based fees.
•Reo Hatate completed a transfer to Burnley for £6.5 million.
•Celtic failed to finalize deals for Gvidas Gineitis and Greg Taylor.
•Dundee blocked approaches from clubs, including Aberdeen, for Ethan Hamilton.

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