'Atalanta and Espanyol eye Irving' - gossip

Atalanta and Espanyol are among clubs who have made approaches for Scottish midfielder Andy Irving, who spent last season on loan to Austria Klagenfurt, and there is interest from clubs in Britain and the German Bundesliga as West Ham United decide whether to keep the 24-year-old or loan him out again. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Celtic continue to increase their asking price for Matt O'Riley, partly due to Brighton & Hove Albion's willingness to come close to meeting the Scottish champions' demands, and have not responded to Atalanta's latest offer of £23m, with the 23-year-old midfielder now tired of the push and pull. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Celtic have identified Lausanne 21-year-old Alvyn Sanches as a candidate to replace Matt O’Riley should the Denmark midfielder be sold, but Anderlecht, Burnley, Club Bruges and Nice are also interested in the £4.3m-rated Switzerland Under-21 international. (Daily Mail)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says clubs have shown an interest in Mikey Johnston and thinks the 25-year-old Republic of Ireland winger will want more regular first-team football. (The Herald)

Celtic, along with Werder Bremen, have made an enquiry about Ajax left-back Owen Wijndal, with the Dutch club willing to listen to offers for the 24-year-old Netherlands international. (Sky Sports)

Leeds United are not seeking to bring Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo to Elland Road at this time, despite a report suggesting interest in the 23-year-old Wales international. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Rangers target Hannibal Mejbri will only leave Manchester United on a permanent deal, making it difficult for the Ibrox club to secure the 21-year-old midfielder. (Football Insider)

Manchester United will only allow Scott McTominay to leave on loan to Napoli if there is an obligation to buy, but fellow Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour's move from Brighton & Hove Albion should be concluded next week. (Ciro Venarato via Tuttonapoli)

As it stands, Scott McTominay will remain with Manchester United despite speculation about the Scotland midfielder's future at Old Trafford. (Sky Sports)

Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers and Wigan Athletic are among a host of clubs set to watch St Johnstone striker Adama Sidibeh in action against Rangers on Saturday as they weigh up a move for the forward. (Pete O'Rourke on X)

Rangers manager Philippe Clement says he will not walk away from the position despite admitting he has "a massive job" on his hands to improve the Ibrox club's fortunes. (Daily Record)

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed that former caretaker Peter Leven will remain on the Pittodrie coaching staff despite an approach from Raith Rovers, who are seeking a new head coach. (Scott Burns on X)