English clubs pursue Rangers' Rice - gossip

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Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are all pushing to secure the signing of Rangers' 19-year-old Scottish midfielder Bailey Rice. (Teamtalk)

Rangers are unhappy the SPFL have backed Celtic in the clubs' ticketing row over next Sunday's derby match at Celtic Park, with the Ibrox club faced with the decision whether or not to take up an allocation on condition the Union Bears supporters group do not attend. (Record)

And former Rangers manager and captain Barry Ferguson fears a return to no away supporters at future Old Firm games. (Herald - subscription required)

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, may require three further operations after having undergone initial surgery on his damaged shoulder. (Sun)

Meanwhile, Celtic's long-term injured defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, 28, has resumed training but on-loan Borussia Monchengladbach forward Tomas Cvancara's season could be over because of the 25-year-old's groin strain that may require minor surgery. (Record)

And Celtic forward Callum Osmand, 20, is not quite ready for a first-team return but has featured for the B team. (Glasgow Times)

Hibernian head coach David Gray is sure of full support from the home fans when second-placed Celtic visit Easter Road on Sunday, after suggestions Hibs fans would prefer Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts not to win the league. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Dundee United will only sell left-back Will Ferry, 25, if the club's valuation is met, says manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required)

Head coach Stephen Robinson states no Aberdeen player is guaranteed a place in his squad next term. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

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