'Rangers in talks over Chelsea defender' - gossip

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Rangers linked with incomings and outgoings, Celtic winger enquired about and Hearts assess alternatives to striker...

Rangers are in talks with Chelsea over a potential loan deal for 19-year-old defender Ishe Samuels-Smith but face competition from Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Stoke City. (football.london), external

Rangers have agreed a deal with Bournemouth to sign 30-year-old midfielder Joe Rothwell, who spent last season on loan at Leeds United. (Sky Sports), external

Rangers forward Hamza Igamane, 22, has landed in France as he prepares to undergo his Lille medical before a big money move to Ligue 1. (Africa Foot & Soccer 212 via Record, external)

Basel are determined to beat Rangers to the signature of midfielder Metinho, 22, after the Brazilian was on loan at the Swiss club from France's Troyes last term. (Glasgow Times), external

Vicente Pizarro, a reported target of Rangers, is holding talks over his future with Chilean club Colo Colo. (Record), external

Legia Warsaw have made an enquiry for 23-year-old Celtic winger Hyun-Jun Yang, who has three years to run on his contract with the Scottish champions. (Sky Sports), external

Reports indicate Celtic have told RB Leipzig the asking price for winger Nicolas Kuhn, 25. (Record), external

New Hibernian midfielder Jamie McGrath, 28, came close to joining the Easter Road club from St Mirren on the summer transfer deadline day of 2021. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Dundee United forward duo Owen Stirton, 18, and Jorte van der Sorte, 29, will have scans on their pre-season injuries. (Courier - subscription required), external

Aberdeen need to sign at least four players in time for the new season, says club great Willie Miller. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

Hearts are moving forward with alternative signing targets after reaching an impasse in contract talks with Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland, 29. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Dominic Thompson has options in England as the left-back continues to consider Motherwell's offer of a new contract. (Daily Record), external

Cork City striker Djenairo Daniels is on Kilmarnock's wanted list, while a deal for Jagiellonia Białystok goalkeeper Max Stryjek remains very close. (Daily Record), external

St Johnstone are in talks for Caernarfon Town striker Louis Lloyd. (The Courier), external