Celtic linked with Tahirovic as Reynolds attracts Rangers - gossip

Celtic have made contact with Brondby over the availability of 23-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. (Spilxperten), external

Fulham, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland are stepping up their interest in Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, 22. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Jackie McNamara believes former club Celtic should expect transfer interest in Canada right-back Alistair Johnston, 27. (Record), external

And McNamara praises manager Martin O'Neill for guiding Celtic to a domestic double last season amid a series of injuries. (National - subscription required), external

O'Neill has been spotted at Glasgow Airport, with the 74-year-old expected to continue as Celtic manager next season. (Sun), external

Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh, who is out of contract after his loan spell with Motherwell, and the 26-year-old has agreed a two-year deal, with the Championship club having the option to extend by a further year. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Rangers have shown concrete interest in right-back Bryan Reynolds and Westerlo are open to a transfer because his contract expires next year, although they do hope to earn a windfall from the 24-year-old's potential sale. (Nieuwsblad), external

United States international Reynolds, who missed out on their World Cup squad, is one of several targets as Rangers look to replace James Tavernier at right-back. (Herald - subscription required), external

Hull City are weighing up a move for Dan Neil with Championship rivals Middlesbrough also interested in the 24-year-old midfielder, who has held discussions with Rangers as he exits Sunderland. (TeamTalk), external

Jack Butland is attracting interest from Premier League clubs as a back-up goalkeeper, but Rangers have no plans to sell the 33-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Leicester are in talks with former Southampton and Rangers head coach Russell Martin about taking over the club following their relegation to League One. (Leicester Mercury), external

Maurice Malpas does not expect Scotland to endure the heartache of losing to opening World Cup opponents Haiti like his generation did against Costa Rica in 1990. (Glasgow Times - subscription required), external

Dundee United have held talks over the possible signing of Videoton winger Bence Babos but face competition for the 22-year-old. (Courier - subscription required), external

Richard Foster backs new defender Lewis Mayo, 26, to make an impact at Aberdeen, where Foster was once captain. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

The summer transfer window in Scotland will close on 3 September, two days after other territories like England. (Sun), external