Scottish Gossip: Celtic, Aberdeen, St Johnstone, Turnbull, Ferguson
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Celtic midfielder David Turnbull is being monitored by a number of Italian clubs, including AC Milan, ahead of the January transfer window, according to prominent scout and intermediary Michele Fratine. (Pianeta Milan via Football Scotland, external)
Fulham and Nottingham Forest are keen on 24-year-old Bologna and Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson. (Mirror, print edition)
Celtic captain Callum McGregor is confident the club's board will hand Brendan Rodgers the cash needed to strengthen his team in January. (Football Scotland), external
Andy Walker reckons his former club Celtic would regard spending £9m or £10m on any new recruits as "a false economy" as they seek to improve a Champions League record that is "a wee bit embarrassing". (Go Radio via Glasgow Times, external)
St Johnstone boss Craig Levein has made signing at least one striker his top priority for January. (Courier, external, subscription required)
Aberdeen hint at a partnership with UAE's oldest club, Al-Nasr - with the two parties vowing to explore areas of mutual benefit "in the spirit of cooperation and respect". (Scottish Sun), external
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