It was another busy afternoon of Scottish football action, but there was as much news on the field as there was off it.
With January’s transfer window looming large on the horizon, clubs’ trading engine rooms are preparing to rev up the activity to make the most of the month of movement – whether that be in or out.
Of course with it brings much opinion and discussion and there’s plenty – and much more – in Sunday’s Rumour Mill.
5. Family affair
Celtic are aiming to attract Siriki Dembele from Peterborough to Parkhead - in a bid to persuade his brother Karamoko to remain at the club long-term. Derby and QPR are also interested in the 24-year-old. (TeamTalk) Photo: Pool
6. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 06: Andy Halliday in action for Hearts during the Betfred Cup match between Heart of Midlothian and Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Tynecastle Park on October 06, 2020, in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Andy Halliday says talk of Hearts going the 2020-21 league campaign in the Championship unbeaten was disrespectful (The Scotsman) Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. Catch up next month
Celtic are keen to retain Diego Laxalt and will talk more about a permanent move for the Uruguayan when they're in Milan to face his parent club in the Europa League next month ( Gianluca DiMarzio.com) Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Opposite way
However Milan remain keen on Norwegian Kristoffer Ajer and he could head the other way according to sources in Italy (Gianluca DiMarzio.com) Photo: RUSSELL CHEYNE