Transfer deadline day: Ex-Rangers star edges closer to major...

Transfer deadline day: Ex-Rangers star edges closer to major European move as Celtic duo close in on exits

Teams aim to assemble the best teams possible for the second half of the season, and January transfer deadline day is known for

frenetic activity and last-minute deals.

Teams must be very strategic when unloading players in the current market

because of the financial fair play ramifications. We may

witness a few sales at Celtic as they try to raise money for a possible high-profile deal in the closing hours.

David Turnbull is thought to be one of the player’s at risk of a departure from

Celtic Park and BBC Sport sources understand that

Championship outfit Cardiff City are closing in on a £2m deal

for the 24-year-old – whose contract is due to expire in the summer.

According to the Express and Star, play-off contenders West Brom are dominating the competition for the services of winger Mikey

Johnston, who has mainly been on the sidelines of the first team in recent years, and he is also ready for a loan move to the Championship.

Johnston has only made nine league appearances this year and has scored two goals. Previously, he was loaned to the Portuguese team

Vitória S.C. for the whole prior campaign.

Since leaving Ibrox, Ryan Kent has battled with form and confidence. As a result, he has only made seven league appearances for

Fenerbache, six of which have come off the bench.

The 27-year-old is in dire need of a new club to help him revive his career as he has been locked out of Istanbul’s first team setup. The

Kent is now anticipated to make a late switch to European powerhouse Lazio.

“Lazio are set to sign Ryan Kent on a loan deal from Fenerbahçe,” tweeted the transfer expert. A buy option clause is included in the agreement.

Scheduled medical exams in order to quickly sign contracts.

Lazio finished second in the league championship race the previous season, but as of the halfway point, they are currently ninth. The

second half of the season still has a lot of games left for Maurizo Sarri’s team. They have advanced to both the Champions League’s

round of 16 and the Coppa Italia semi-finals.