Celtic frustrated in forward chase - Thursday's gossip

Celtic have agreed a deal in principle with Royal Antwerp for forward Michel Ange Balikwisha and a medical is arranged - but "internal issues" at the Belgian club are holding up the deal. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Rangers are working to get as many as nine players off their books during the remaining period of the summer transfer window. (Daily Record)

Manager Jimmy Thelin has refused to rule out a move to bring Scotland forward Kevin Nisbet back to Aberdeen. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says the club will give the local council the land on which Pittodrie sits to ensure their new beachside stadium is built - and stop the city "sleepwalking into an economic crisis". (Press & Journal)

Girona look set to sign Rangers target Alex Moreno, the 32-year-old left-back, from Aston Villa. (Santi Aouna)

And centre-back Nobel Mendy has signed for Rayo Vallecano after his move to Rangers collapsed. (The Herald)

Steven Gerrard held talks with 49ers Enterprises, who also own Rangers, over the Leeds United job as well as the Liverpool legend being in the mix for the Ibrox job. (Daily Record)

Jose Cifuentes is close to sealing an exit from Rangers, with Toronto FC finalising a deal to sign the midfielder. (Tom Bogert)