McGregor tipped as future boss as he commits to Celtic - gossip

Martin O'Neill tips Callum McGregor as a future Celtic manager as the midfielder commits his future to the club while Steven Gerrard reveals the reasons why he did not return as Rangers boss.

Current boss Martin O'Neill has tipped captain Callum McGregor to one day manage Celtic after the 33-year-old midfielder removed uncertainty surrounding his future by telling chief executive Michael Nicholson he is happy to stay with the Scottish champions. (The Herald, external)

Martin O'Neill believes Callum McGregor has what it takes to become a manager - and revealed the midfielder held summer talks with Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson over his long-term future amid reports of a possible switch to Saudi Arabia. (The Scotsman, external)

Celtic have rejected an approach from Osasuna for 29-year-old Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney. (Scottish Sun, external)

Frosinone have knocked back Celtic's opening offer of around £6m for Rangers-linked Fares Ghedjemis and, although the Serie A club want to keep the 23-year-old Algeria winger, talks are ongoing between the clubs. (Sky Sports, external)

Celtic are preparing to improve their offer for Mika Baur with a structured package worth around £5m as the 22-year-old Paderborn midfielder still pushes to complete a move to Glasgow. (CeltsAreHere, external)

Mika Baur looks set to remain at Paderborn after a £4m offer from Celtic was rejected and with head coach Ralf Kettemann telling NW Sport he expects the midfielder to stay. (Daily Record, external)

Real Oviedo have rejected an offer of approximately £6.2m from Lens for 24-year-old Celtic-linked winger Haissem Hassan. (Juan Velazquez via TodoMercadoweb, external)

Hull City are set to beat Rangers and Cardiff City to sign 20-year-old midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl from Tromso. (Daily Mail, external)

Hull City have emerged as the front-runners to sign Jens Hjerto-Dahl after Rangers withdrew from the race to sign the midfielder. (Football Insider, external)

Cologne are favourites to sign Mikey Moore on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, with talks at an advanced stage amid interest from several clubs for the 18-year-old winger who spent last season with Rangers. (Fabrizio Romano on X, external)

Rangers have held discussions with Brighton & Hove Albion over Amario Cozier-Duberry, but the Premier League club are in no rush to part with the 21-year-old winger after rejecting a £5m offer from Anderlecht. (Daily Record, external)

St Mirren have received no contact from any other clubs amid transfer speculation surrounding 24-year-old midfielder Killian Phillips. (Daily Record, external)

Notts County have expressed an interest in 25-year-old Northampton Town defensive midfielder Dean Campbell. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Notts County are among a number of League One clubs eyeing a move for Northampton Town's Scottish midfielder, Dean Campbell. (Pete O'Rourke on X, external)

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a fee to sign Scottish winger Mason Stephens from Manchester City, with the 17-year-old expected to pen a three-year contract. (The Secret Scout on X, external)

St Johnstone's chances of securing a big sell-on fee for Adama Sidibeh this summer have received a blow after the striker, tipped for a £1.5m transfer amid Championship interest, picked up a hamstring injury for Stockport County. (The Courier, external)

Former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has revealed he turned down the chance to return to Ibrox as he did not want to return to Scotland and leave his family in the Middle East and harboured doubts about the club's recruitment. (Open Goal podcast, external)