Celtic track midfielder Essadak - gossip

Celtic are linked with Under-20 World Cup winner as defender issues his own injury-related status...

Celtic have joined Sunderland in monitoring midfielder Hossam Essadak, who captained Morocco to the Under-20 World Cup title last month. (TeamTalk)

Rangers will not go back in for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy, 21, in January after a deal almost materialised during the summer. (Daily Record)

Jay Lefevre is to leave his post as head of scouting operations at Celtic for a move to English Championship side Swansea City. (The Herald - subscription required)

Former Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson reveals he was once asked if he would be interested in becoming Rangers CEO. (Scottish Sun)

Defender Frankie Kent is nearing fitness in time for Hearts' next Scottish Premiership fixture away to Aberdeen, having last featured in August. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Scottish Championship leaders St Johnstone could introduce a safe standing section at McDiarmid Park later this season. (The Courier - subscription required)