Scottish gossip: Matt O'Riley, Caoimhin Kelleher, Josh Doig, Duk, Cyriel Dessers
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Celtic are braced for a huge bid from shock La Liga leaders Girona for Matt O'Riley during this month's transfer window - with Inter Milan also keen on the midfielder. (Scottish Sun), external
Celtic are interested in a move for Liverpool back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher next summer, with a loan-to-buy option viewed as the best chance of landing the Republic of Ireland international. (Scottish Sun), external
Sassuolo have completed the deal to sign Josh Doig from Hellas Verona and the former Hibernian left-back is expected to have medical tests on Friday after his Marseille move collapsed. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Motherwell have moved to land Scott Fraser on loan from Charlton Athletic, with the playmaker keen to make a return to Scotland for family reasons. (Daily Record), external
Aberdeen manager Barry Robson is confident striker Luis 'Duk' Lopes will still be at Pittodrie when the January transfer window closes despite being tracked by clubs in the Dutch, Italian and Swiss top-flight leagues and the Championship in England. (Press & Journal), external
Cyriel Dessers is primed to fight for his place at Rangers following the loan arrival of Portuguese striker Fabio Silva. (The Herald), external
Dundee aren't done in the transfer window yet, says manager Tony Docherty - despite securing his third signing of the month when Ryan Astley arrived from Everton. (The Courier), external
Michael Beale was not Sunderland's first choice to replace Tony Mowbray - the Championship club turned to the ex-Rangers manager when a deal for Will Still of Reims could not be done. (Scottish Sun), external
Ex-captain Barry Ferguson believes Philippe Clement will bring the glory days back to Ibrox because a chat with the Belgian revealed he "realises the key to life as the Rangers manager is to be a winner". (Daily Record), external
Buckie Thistle will be given a VAR crash-course by referees' chief Crawford Allan hours before their Scottish Cup fourth-round tie against Celtic. (Scottish Sun), external
Ex-striker Tam McManus is excited for the potential cash injection from Bill Foley - but has warned Hibernian not to "flood the team with loans". (Daily Record), external