The final Scottish Premiership fixtures of 2025 take place this week, with Celtic and Rangers both looking ahead to a crucial January transfer window.

Celtic have a major opportunity to apply pressure on Hearts before the new year. With the Jambos not playing again until January, Brendan Rodgers’ side could draw level on points at the top of the table following Hearts’ 3–2 defeat to Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby.

Rangers, meanwhile, have quietly been closing the gap on their Old Firm rivals in recent weeks and will be eager to carry that momentum into 2026.

Celtic Could Land Leeds United Keeper for Free

Celtic may receive a significant boost in their pursuit of Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier.

The 25-year-old, once a key figure at Elland Road, has fallen into a backup role and has not played a single minute this season. Leeds were open to selling Meslier last summer, but with his contract expiring next year, potential suitors were unwilling to meet their valuation.

Earlier this month, TEAMtalk reported that Celtic are keen on Meslier as a long-term replacement for Kasper Schmeichel, who is out of contract next summer and approaching his 40th birthday.

Now, according to The Athletic, Leeds could agree to an early mutual termination of Meslier’s contract in January. That scenario would allow Celtic to sign the French goalkeeper as a free agent midway through the season, while also removing his wages from Leeds’ books.

Despite his lack of game time in the 2025/26 campaign, Meslier remains a highly-rated option, and Celtic continue to be strongly linked with the former £5 million signing.

Rangers Considering Loan Exit for Findlay Curtis

Rangers are also assessing their squad ahead of the winter window, with one possible move involving winger Findlay Curtis.

According to Record Sport, manager Daniel Rohl is looking to free up funds to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season. Sending Curtis out on loan could be part of that strategy.

The 19-year-old has seen limited action this term, making just 181 minutes of Premiership appearances so far. While that marks progress compared to last season, regular first-team football elsewhere could accelerate his development.

Curtis is unlikely to be short of interest, with Kilmarnock, Dunfermline Athletic and Hamilton Accies all previously linked with the winger earlier in the campaign.