Ex-Aberdeen chief: This is what I've heard about Maswanhise's potential move to Celtic or Rangers

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(Credit: Imago) Mon 11 May 2026 13:27, UK Celtic and Rangers do not have the same pull as in previous years to bring talent from the Scottish Premiership to the club.That is according to former Aberdeen chief Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Motherwell striker Tawanda Maswanhise could snub a move to the Old Firm this summer.Both Glasgow clubs have shown interest in signing Maswanhise, who has scored 17 league goals for Motherwell this season.Celtic and Rangers though could struggle to offer Maswanhise European football next season, as Scottish clubs must now go through rounds of qualifying before participating in the league phase of competitions.That is expected to be a blow to Rangers and Celtic’s summer transfer business, with both clubs set to be active in the market to strengthen their squads. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom. VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tawanda Maswanhise tipped to join Championship clubAberdeen’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Pittodrie between 2000 and 2004, had lengthy spells as the chief of Everton and Aston Villa and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – knows of two Championship clubs who could make moves for Maswanhise this summer.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness believes that Maswanhise would only get one benefit by moving to Glasgow.Expected Goals13.6Penalty Goals3Shots82Shots on Target39Big Chances Created4Tawanda Maswanhise’s 2025-26 Scottish Premiership stats at Motherwell.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I really don’t see him getting much benefit these days moving to the Old Firm other than a slight increase in wages.“I’m sure he’s getting scouted by Championship clubs and that’s what I’ve heard.

I know there are two clubs already I’m hearing that have shown interest, and so that’s where I believe that he will go rather than to the Old Firm.“The Scottish coefficient will have a lot to say for that, because if they’ve been able to offer European football, as they’ve done for many seasons that was nailed on, then that might have been a different situation. “Now that is disappearing, we’re starting to see the reasons and the benefits disappearing to stay in Scotland.”Celtic and Rangers set to do further battles in the transfer marketFormer Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Celtic are looking to sign the best talent in the Scottish Premiership as part of their transfer plans.That could include a move for Maswanhise’s Motherwell teammate Elijah Just, who could also be pursued by the Glasgow duo this summer.Just has seven goals and seven assists this season, and was nominated for Scotland’s player of the season award for his fine debut campaign at Motherwell.On-loan Hearts midfielder Marc Leonard and Falkirk forward Barney Stewart could also be among those pursued by Scotland’s two biggest clubs.