Celtic have begun working on a deal to sign Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden in the summer. (Football Insider), external
The decision to sell Kyogo Furuhashi without a replacement striker lined up was an “unnecessary risk” and “a major disappointment”, says former Celtic player and pundit Chris Sutton. (Daily Record), external
David Strelec, linked with Celtic last month, was given “permission to transfer for a while”, says Slovan Bratislava manager Vladimir Weiss, before adding: “then it stopped and then it didn’t happen.” (Scottish Sun) , external
Former Ibrox favourite Derek Ferguson has a “sneaky feeling” Rangers will rekindle interest in Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland, arguing a freedom of contract move makes sense. (Go Radio via Daily Record, external)
Manager Simo Valakari, says there is no end in sight for Uche Ikpeazu’s injury nightmare at St Johnstone as the striker, who is yet to play for the Perth club, has a third operation since joining in June. (The Courier), external
A deadline day move from Aberdeen to Nottingham Forrest for 16-year-old defender Lewis Carrol collapsed due to administrative issues as the Premier League club failed to secure the necessary Fifa clearance. (Press & Journal), external
On returning to Falkirk, Scott Arfield reveals that he sought permission from the family of Craig Gowans to “un-retire” the number 37 shirt he has worn as a tribute to his late former team-mate. (Daily Record), external
