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Rangers identify striker, Celtic next signing lands, Aberdeen sale 'made sense' - Scottish transfers The latest Scottish transfer rumours August is traditionally the busiest month in the transfer window as clubs look to get deals completed ahead of the deadline. Here are the latest transfer stories from around the Scottish Premiership, including updates from Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen. Celtic next signing lands Celtic are closing in on another two new signings following the arrival of winger Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo. The Egypt international, who impressed at the recent World Cup, has joined the Scottish champions in a £6million transfer which could rise to £9m on a four-year contract with the option of another year. He is set to be joined at Parkhead by midfielder Mika Baur after the German landed in Glasgow. The 22-year-old is set to complete a £6.8million switch from newly promoted Bundesliga side Paderborn ahead of Thursday night's Champions League squad registration deadline. Celtic are also close to signing Chelsea left-back Landon Emenalo on loan. The 18-year-old, who was born in the USA but also qualifies for England, has travelled to Glasgow for a tour of the Lennoxtown training ground. Providing cover for Kieran Tierney is one of Celtic's remaining priorities in the transfer window after failing in an attempt to bring back Marcelo Saracchi, who spent last season on loan from Boca Juniors. Rangers identify striker target Rangers could be set to turn to the American market for a striker after Youssef Chermiti picked up an ACL injury that will rule him out for the season. According to the Daily Record, Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy has been identified as a potential replacement for the stricken Portuguese front man. Kelsy, 22, has scored nine goals in 17 games in the MLS this season. The four-times cappped Venezuela international joined Timbers last year in a reported $6million transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk after a successful loan spell with FC Cincinnati. Rangers are also prioritising signing a left-back and have been linked with AEK Athen's James Penrice, formerly of Hearts, and Jayden Meghoma, who spent last season on loan at Ibrox from Brentford. Aberdeen sale ‘made sense’ Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson described Dimitar Mitov’s move to St Pauli as a sensible deal for the club as his summer rebuild continued. The Bulgarian has joined the Bundesliga 2 side for an undisclosed fee following two years at Pittodrie. The former St Johnstone goalkeeper won a Scottish Cup winners’ medal and made 78 appearances for the Dons but Robinson had already made arrangements for his departure by signing German Marius Muller ahead of the season. Robinson said: “Dimi has made a significant contribution to Aberdeen FC and, during my time at the club, he has carried himself with the utmost professionalism and been a real leader both on and off the pitch. “We were aware of his desire to pursue a new challenge and, when St Pauli presented an offer which met our valuation, it was a deal that made sense for both the player and the club. “Of course, you never want to lose good players, but we respect Dimi’s ambition and this is a good opportunity for him at this stage of his career. “He leaves Pittodrie as a Scottish Cup winner, having played a big part in an historic day for the club, and he will always be welcome back at Aberdeen.” The 29-year-old Bulgaria international said: “I leave Aberdeen knowing I’ve given my absolute best for the club, both on and off the pitch. “I’ve been fortunate to share some unbelievable memories with the supporters, from that afternoon at Hampden to the European nights at Pittodrie, and those are moments I will always remember.” Comments Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.