The games involving Scottish sides keep coming thick and fast, especially for Celtic and Aberdeen. Both sides are in European action this week, as are Motherwell ahead of the sixth fixture card of the Premiership. Sticking with the continental involvement, it is important all three take care of business in their one-legged ties to keep boosting Scotland’s coefficient.
The performances of Celtic and Rangers these past two seasons has seen Scotland race up the European table. Now consistency is the key. With games not taking place until Wednesday then Thursday, Tuesday is likely to be dominated by transfer news.
Scroll down and click through for a round-up of all the latest from around the SPFL.
5. Not so fast...
However, in contrasting reports Hearts say they haven’t received any bids for their 18-year-old starlet. Hickey is expected to leave this summer with less than a year left on his contract. (Ross Pilcher/Daily Record) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
6. Celtic and Well locked in Turnbull talks
No fee has yet been agreed between Motherwell and Celtic for David Turnbull. The Scottish champions have returned for the playmaker and talks are progressing. Celtic are hopeful a deal will be struck and completed in the coming days. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. Kent wants Rangers stay
Ryan Kent has reportedly told Steven Gerrard his future is at Rangers. A report down south suggested he was keen to leave for Leeds United, something the player is unhappy with. However, the in-form winger is committed to the Ibrox club. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
8. Old Firm target offer
A Celtic and Rangers target could be available for as little as £3.1m. Centre-back Boubakar Kouyate is attracting interest from around Europe. While the Ibrox are unlikely to make a move their city rivals could be monitoring any developments with Metz offering Ligue 2 side Troyes £3.1m, £1.4m less than what his club value him at. (France Football) Photo: SNS Group Craig Williamson