Scottish gossip: Luke Baartman, Sydney van Hooijdonk, Luis Palma, Tom Lawrence
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Celtic are on the trail of South African wonderkid Luke Baartman, the 17-year-old Cape Town Spurs striker who only made his Premier Division debut against Orlando Pirates in October. (Scottish Sun), external
Celtic have made their interest in forward Sydney van Hooijdonk known to Bologna with a view to a January switch. (Corriere di Bologna via Daily Record), external
Luis Palma could add to Celtic's injury concerns in their forward line with the winger a doubt for Honduras' CONCACAF Nations League semi-final second leg against Mexico on Tuesday with a shoulder problem. (The Herald), external
Ex-Rangers coach Ceri Bowley believes Tom Lawrence could have been "the difference-maker" for Giovanni van Bronckhorst's Rangers - but still feels sure the fit-again playmaker can make a major Ibrox impact. (Daily Record), external
Saudi Pro League bosses have spoken to Al-Ittihad about axing former Celtic winger Jota from their squad - and warned they could face "legal and financial consequences" for their actions. (Scottish Sun), external
Scotland manager Steve Clarke says his side need to get back their fear of losing as they start the countdown to Euro 2024. (Scottish Daily Mail print edition)
Aberdeen legend Dougie Bell insists there should be no panic over the Dons' bid to finish third in the Premiership - but warns striker Bojan Miovski's form is likely to ignite interest from admirers. (Press & Journal), external
St Johnstone wing-back Dara Costelloe, the on-loan Burnley player who has yet to feature under new manager Craig Levein, is back in training. (The Courier), external
Ibrox legend Barry Ferguson believes Rangers are "in a good place" under new boss Philippe Clement and expects his former club to cut the gap on Celtic by the start of 2024. (GO radio via Daily Record), external
Ex-Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer says Brendan Rodgers is a "top, top manager" and will be just as successful in his second spell with the club. (The Scotsman), external
Ex-Rangers striker David Healy, Northern Ireland's all-time top scorer, has likened Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley to Chelsea icon Frank Lampard. (Scottish Sun), external
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