In the summer transfer window, Rangers could depart...

In the summer transfer window, Rangers could depart in pursuit of a “new Maldini” and a Celtic star.

Rangers are interested in a defender who has been compared to Paolo Maldini – meanwhile, a Celtic star could

leave the club in the summer.

Now that the January transfer market has begun, Rangers and Celtic both need to strengthen their rosters. But

who are they trying to sign? In a similar vein, whoever are the two Glasgow teams hoping to cut this winter?

Rangers are hoping to sign a defender who has been likened to the legendary Paolo Maldini; across town, one of

Celtic’s most seasoned players may decide to quit the team in the summer.

Gijs Smal, a player who has drawn comparisons to Paolo Maldini, is rumored to be on Rangers’ radar. This is based

on a report from The Scottish Sun, which also mentions that his contract expires in the summer.

The Light Blues are eager to add left-backs to their roster even though they already have two capable players in

Ridvan Yilmaz and Borna Barisic. Celtic had previously expressed interest in the 26-year-old.

Due to his summer contract expiration, Joe Hart, a former Manchester City player, may depart Celtic Park in the

upcoming months. This week, he and the representatives of Celtics will meet to talk about a new contract for the

36-year-old.

In a recent interview, Rodgers responded to a question concerning Hart’s future by saying, “It’s not something that

we’re looking at just now.” We need to focus on other things first. We will be able to improve in certain spots in the

summer, and the same is true in January. But Joe is a fantastic guy, and I adore working with him. I hope he keeps

going. We haven’t discussed it.

“At that age, I think he’s just happy to be playing. Joe’s family is down south so he has shown incredible

commitment to be up here. Are you going to stay up here without your family if you’re not playing as a No.1? Joe’s

had a long career and I love being with him every day. He has a real positive energy and has been a great leader for

this team. So we’ll have a chat – him and I – towards the end of the season.”