Scottish Gossip: Mohsni, Celtic targets, live games, plastic pitches

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Celtic are closing in on Manchester United teenager Saidy Janko but target Marcel Halstenberg wants to see out the remaining year of his contract at St Pauli.

Full story: Daily Record

Motherwell's Lionel Ainsworth says former Rangers defender Bilel Mohsni won't be a loss to football should he opt to quit the game. (Various)

Genk will offer Celtic target Jelle Vossen a new five-year deal in an effort to keep the striker

Celtic's Premiership champions flag day will kick off the first of three live matches to be broadcast on the opening weekend of the season. (Various)

Rangers manager Mark Warburton should sign a goalkeeper to vie with Cammy Bell for the number one jersey, according to Ibrox legend Peter McCloy.

Full story: Daily Record

Kallum Higginbotham insists he stands by his criticism of plastic pitches - after signing a two-year deal with Kilmarnock, who use the surface at Rugby Park. (Various)

St Johnstone's Europa League clash with Armenian outfit Alashkert is "not a great draw from a logistical and financial point of view," according to the Perth club's chairman Steve Brown. (Various)

Inverness CT manager John Hughes, with only 14 players at his disposal, intends to bolster his squad with as many as five signings ahead of their Europa League campaign.

Full story: Daily Record

Veteran St Mirren striker Steven Thompson is on the verge of signing a new one-year deal with the Buddies.

Full story: Scottish Sun

Andy Murray will be aiming to add a second Wimbledon crown

Boyhood Rangers fan Scott Allan has pledged his immediate future to Hibs and insists he is content to see out the final year of his contract at Easter Road. (Various)

Genk will offer striker and Celtic target Jelle Vossen a new five-year contract in an attempt to keep him in Belgium.

Full story: The Herald

OTHER GOSSIP

Andy Murray can capitalise on "the form of his life" to claim a second Wimbledon title in three years, according to Tim Henman. (Various)