Rangers close in on Premier League signing, Celtic reject late bid for key man, Glenn Whelan to Hearts latest, Neil Lennon on Kieran Tierney cash plans - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
By Kathleen Oates
Published 9th Aug 2019, 09:13 GMT
The latest Scottish football news, transfer rumours and gossip...
Stories from Aberdeen, Celtic, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Partick, Rangers and more in today's round-up
Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
Rangers are close to completing the signing of winger Brandon Barker. The former Hibs loanee underwent a medical yesterday and could be unveiled before the weekend. (The Sun)
Celtic rejected a deadline day approach for Callum McGregor from Leicester boss and former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers. (Daily Mail)
Hatem Abd Elhamed has backed team-mate Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo to come good at Celtic, and urged Hoops fans to give him time in the wake of a mistake-laden display against Cluj. (Evening Times)
Hearts midfielder Lewis Moore has joined Falkirk on loan. (Evening News)
Celtic fans would be keen to see the club sign Kilmarnock left-back Greg Taylor as a replacement for Kieran Tierney. Taylor has been linked with Nurnberg as well as Celtic and Rangers. (Various)
Steven Gerrard was effusive in his praise for his Rangers players after their win over Midtjylland, but highlighted the performances of Jon Flanagan and Alfredo Morelos as 'outstanding' and 'immense'. (The Scotsman)
Hearts are moving closer to a permanent deal to sign Cardiff midfielder Loic Damour but a similar arrangement for Glenn Whelan looks unlikely. (Evening News)
