Simunovic on verge of £3.5m Torino move

Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic is in Italy to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Torino, Press Association Sport understands.

The 22-year-old Croatian centreback has been plagued by injury since his move to Glasgow last summer from Dinamo Zagreb, restricting him to 17 appearances for the club.

But now he is on the verge of a £3.5 million switch to the Serie A giants – looking to replace Napolibound Nikola Maksimovic – after being given permission to head to Turin for talks.

His departure comes as former West Brom full-back Cristian Gamboa checked in to Parkhead to start his Celtic career.

Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers splashed out £1m for the Costa Rican international ahead of the Champions League campaign.

Meanwhile, Kilmarnock announced they have agreed to rip-up defender Conrad Balatoni’s contract.

The former Hearts and Partick centre-back joined the Rugby Park outfit at the start of last season, going on to play 34 games under Gary Locke and his successor Lee Clark. However, the 25-year-old has now been told he is free to find a new club.

Inverness boss Richie Foran remains on the hunt for two new players, but refused to confirm if released St Johnstone defender Brad McKay was a target.

He said: “We’re speaking to a couple of players and we’re hoping to get it all tied up by tonight.”

Ross County boss Jim McIntyre is refusing to write-off doing a deal for Prince Buaben.

The Staggies were hoping to land the Hearts midfielder on a free transfer, but the move broke down after talks with the Ghanaian.