Celtic rekindles interest in a January target as Hearts look to South America…
Hearts are nearing a loan deal for 21-year-old Colombian defender Andres Salazar from Atletico Nacional. (Football Scotland), external
Liverpool’s Owen Beck, a left-back, is back on Celtic’s radar, although the club would prefer a permanent transfer for the 21-year-old instead of a loan. (Daily Mail, print edition)
Celtic has yet to make a bid for Daniel Gazdag, a playmaker from Philadelphia Union, despite reports linking them to the 28-year-old Hungarian. (Football Scotland), external
Southampton’s manager, Russell Martin, claims there is “not a chance” he would allow the departure of Celtic-linked Shea Charles without securing replacements. (Daily Echo , external– subscription required)
Kilmarnock aims to sign 19-year-old defender Ollie Bainbridge on loan from Sunderland. (Daily Record), external
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he is doing “everything” he can to convince fellow Danish international Matt O’Riley to stay at Celtic. (Glasgow Times), external
Napoli is preparing a €12m (£10.2m) bid for 23-year-old Brighton and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour and awaits player departures before making the offer. (Sky Sports Italy), external
Scotland defender Scott McKenna remains patient as he looks for a new club after parting ways with Nottingham Forest at the end of the previous season. (Press & Journal, external – subscription required)
Teenage midfielder Lennon Miller has expressed his happiness at Motherwell and is not considering a potential move away. (Football Scotland), external
