Scottish Gossip: Partick Thistle, St Mirren, Kilmarnock, Aberdeen, Celtic, Rangers, Hibs

FOOTBALL GOSSIP

Partick Thistle are nearing a takeover after months of talks with a wealthy consortium that already owns Nice and Barnsley. (Daily Mail)

Celtic could move for FC Copenhagen right-back Peter Ankersen following the departure of Mikael Lustig. (Sun)

MLS outfit New York City have revived their interest in winger Gary Mackay-Steven, soon to be out of contract at Aberdeen. (Sun)

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer makes a last ditch attempt to persuade Rangers target Joe Aribo to stay on. (Daily Record)

Oran Kearney's future as St Mirren manager is in doubt following a meeting with chairman Gordon Scott and the board on Tuesday. (Sun)

Hibernian are on the brink of signing Yeovil Town defender Tom James. The 23-year-old right-back is out of contract at the end of June. (Sun)

Kilmarnock chairman Billy Bowie hailed Angelo Alessio as the best manager in Scotland as the Italian was unveiled at Rugby Park. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes had been trying to sign new recruit Craig Bryson for 18 months and didn't think he could attract him to Pittodrie. (Daily Record)

Swedish defender Mikael Lustig, who departed Celtic this week, wanted a three-year deal to stay while the club were only willing to offer him 12 months. (Daily Record)

Greek side Panathinaikos are keen on moves for Celtic pair Mikey Johnston and Lewis Morgan. (Scotsman)

Rangers midfielder Ross McCrorie is targeting another run to the Europa League group stage this season. (Herald, subscription required)

Midfielder Scott Allan insists he's at Hibernian for the long haul after completing his return to Easter Road from Celtic. (Scotsman, print edition)