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Martin O’Neill has been urged to sign Evan Ferguson in major Celtic shake-up

The Ireland striker is still recovering from ankle surgery and is unlikely to be back for pre-season training with Premier League side Brighton.
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What will Devlin bring to Rangers?
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Rangers transfer news: Another Hearts star joins Derek McInnes at Ibrox - "the type of player every manager wants"
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