Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Palma, Tierney, Hatate, Rangers, Hagi, Hearts, Aberdeen, Livingston, Kilmarnock, St Johnstone

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Scotland defender Kieran Tierney is close to joining Real Sociedad on loan from Arsenal. (The Athletic), external

Celtic are now favourites to sign Tierney. (Sun), external

Aris Thessaloniki winger Luis Palma is the subject of interest from Celtic, with a £3.5m bid being launched. (Mail - subscription), external

Meanwhile, Celtic remain hopeful midfielder Reo Hatate will agree a new contract. (Record), external

Matt O'Riley insists players do not understand the "magnitude" of Celtic until they join the club. (Scotsman), external

Trabzonspor have reportedly made contact with Rangers regarding playmaker Ianis Hagi. (Football Scotland), external

Tom Lawrence took another step towards a comeback for Rangers after captaining a B team against a Hamilton XI on Wednesday. (Sun), external

Hearts defender Kye Rowles hopes he and his team-mates can atone for the mistakes they made in Europe last season when they face PAOK in Thursday's Europa Conference League play-off first leg. (Record), external

Jorge Grant has been given assurances about his Hearts future after being left out of the squad to face PAOK. (Scotsman), external

Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie backs the Dons to break BK Hacken's impressive home record in Thursday's Europa League play-off first leg. (Record), external

BK Hacken coach Per Mathias Hogmo warns Aberdeen the Swedes are a much stronger side than the one the Dons overcame in 2021. (Press and Journal - subscription), external

Livingston manager David Martindale reveals drawing Rangers at Ibrox in the Viaplay Cup has given the West Lothian club a financial lifeline. (Herald - subscription), external

The tie will not allow the Livi boss to sign more players but lessen the need to move some out. (Sun), external

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Dundee manager Tony Docherty wants his side to show confidence when they welcome Hearts on Sunday. (Courier - subscription), external

Kilmarnock will not get carried away following their impressive start to the season, says manager Derek McInnes. (Herald - subscription), external

St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean has told senior players they can leave the club. (Courier - subscription), external

Meanwhile, Saints boss MacLean says Austrian midfield trialist Sven Sprangler "looks the part". (Record), external