The summer transfer window is heating up, and Scottish talent is making waves across Europe. Here's the latest on moves that could reshape several squads next season.
Promoted Serie A side Venezia are pushing hard to secure Scotland left-back Josh Doig from Sassuolo. The 23-year-old has impressed in Italy, and Venezia have submitted a £3.9 million bid. They're confident of reaching an agreement with their fellow Serie A rivals, which would see Doig switch clubs while staying in Italy's top flight.
Over in Germany, midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has caught the eye after helping Schalke 04 win Bundesliga 2 and secure promotion back to the top tier. The 23-year-old is attracting interest from Brentford, Celtic, and Sunderland, with some suitors reportedly ready to pay more than £11 million for his services.
Celtic are also bracing for Premier League interest in two key midfielders. Nottingham Forest are again keen on 22-year-old Arne Engels, while Tottenham Hotspur are planning a bid for 24-year-old Benjamin Nygren. The Hoops are aware of the attention but will likely fight to keep their stars.
Defensively, Celtic have scouted Scotland centre-half Scott McKenna four times. The 29-year-old has been a standout for Dinamo Zagreb, helping them win the Croatian league title. Meanwhile, the Hoops continue to monitor Motherwell midfielder Elijah Just. The 26-year-old New Zealand international was watched in action against Falkirk on Saturday as Celtic weigh up a summer bid.
Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou believes European football could be key to attracting and retaining top talent at Fir Park. With interest in attackers Tawanda Maswanhise and Elijah Just, Askou is hopeful that continental competition will help keep his squad intact.
In Rangers news, Northern Ireland winger Ross McCausland is set to return to Ibrox this summer. The 22-year-old, on loan at Aris Limassol, has asked the Cypriot side to remove their option to buy. Aris, once title hopefuls, have slipped to sixth in the table, prompting McCausland to reconsider his future.
Oxford United have confirmed that 30-year-old centre-half Ben Davies has returned to Rangers after his loan ended. Davies' departure comes as Oxford face relegation to League One.
Finally, Ayr United have offered a permanent contract to Leon King, while Naysmith is expected to become Ayr boss after Stenhousemuir's play-offs. The summer moves are just beginning, and Scottish football fans have plenty to watch.