Scottish gossip: 'Premier League duo in talks over O'Riley deal'

Celtic are currently in dialogue with two unnamed top-six clubs in England's Premier League about a summer transfer for player of the season Matt O'Riley, the 23-year-old Denmark midfielder for whom they rejected a January bid from Atletico Madrid. (Tipsbladet)

Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is emerging as a summer option for Celtic as well as Liverpool and Newcastle United, while several Saudi Arabian clubs are also interested in the 34-year old who is out of contract this summer. (Daily Mail)

Celtic are confident of meeting Queens Park Rangers’ asking price, reportedly £5m-£7m, for centre-half Jake Clarke-Salter this summer, but they face competition from Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and relegated Burnley for the 26-year-old Englishman. (Football Insider)

Odsonne Edouard, who spent three years with Celtic before joining Crystal Palace in 2021, is on the verge of a summer exit after being transfer listed by the Premier League club and the 26-year-old French striker has confessed he still follows the Scottish champions' results as if he is a fan. (Football Scotland)

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says that Jack Butland cannot be allowed to leave the Ibrox club "for any price" in the summer, with the 31-year-old English goalkeeper a major part of his plans for next season. (The Herald)

Rangers transfer target Jose Cordoba was left out of Levski Sofia's squad for their latest match as the 22-year-old Panama defender appears to edge closer to confirming a £3m move to Ibrox. (The National)

Bologna are the latest Italian club to scout Aberdeen midfielder Connor Barron, who is out of contract at the end of the season and could be signed for just over £500,000 in training compensation, but interest in the 21-year-old from Cagliari and Sassuolo is subject to them avoiding relegation from Serie A. (Daily Record)

Legia Warsaw and Sturm Graz are both considering moves for Marc Leonard, with the 22-year-old Scottish midfielder having just ended a season-long loan to Northampton Town from Brighton & Hove Albion and having concrete interest from Preston North End and Portsmouth. (Daily Record)

Dundee have handed a trial to 24-year-old Dutch right-back Robin Lathouwers, who has spent a season with VVV-Venlo in his country's second tier. (The Courier)

New Zealand right-back Callan Elliot is poised to leave Motherwell and join new A-League club Auckland after the 24-year-old struggled for game time since joining the Scottish Premiership side on a short-term contract in January. (Daily Record)

Having already triggered a year's extension to his Dundee United contract, Craig Sibbald has agreed a new deal until summer 2026 after the 28-year-old midfielder helped them win the Scottish Championship and return to the top flight. (Daily Record)

Dundee United have missed out on a potential sell-on fee after 26-year-old midfielder Jeando Fuchs decided to leave Peterborough United under freedom of contract. (The Courier)

Ayr United have made a move to sign George Oakley, with the 28-year-old striker also wanted by Scottish Championship rivals Partick Thistle and having been offered a new deal by Greenock Morton. (Daily Record)

Rangers winger Arron Lyall has admitted he is unsure over his future at Ibrox after the 20-year-old's loan to second-tier Airdrieonians expired. (The National)

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish is attempting to persuade Dougie Freedman to reject an offer from Newcastle United to become their sporting director after the former Scotland striker held talks about replacing Dan Ashworth. (The Guardian)