Hearts forward Claudio Braga has firmly stated that his current priority is helping the team navigate the Champions League qualifiers, dismissing ongoing speculation about a move to France. Despite the interest surrounding the PFA Scotland player of the year, he remains focused on his responsibilities at the club.
Elsewhere in Scottish football, Falkirk is working to finalize a loan agreement for Ipswich Town’s 21-year-old midfielder, Finley Barbrook. Meanwhile, Celtic is poised to finalize the recruitment of coaches Mark Fotheringham and Shaun Maloney, with an announcement expected shortly.
In other transfer news, Dan Neil, the 24-year-old midfielder previously linked to Rangers, is reportedly in late-stage negotiations with Southampton following his departure from Sunderland. Additionally, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has confirmed that the club is nearing the completion of one or two further signings to bolster their squad, building on the six players already brought in this summer.