Chesnokov holding out for Hearts move - Scottish gossip

Former Hearts target still hopeful of move and more finances of Glasgow clubs revealed...

Kazakhstan midfielder Islam Chesnokov is holding out for a move to Hearts despite Tobol accepting an offer for the 25-year-old from Azerbaijani club Neftci and he hopes the Edinburgh outfit will renew their interest this summer after failing with a bid in January. (Herald - subscription)

Dundee United remain on course for an "unbelievable" season on their return to the Scottish Premiership, says Ross Docherty, despite a run of four straight losses. (Courier - subscription)

Scotland forward Kevin Nisbet, 27, is ready to show his best at Aberdeen after netting goals in successive games in the Dons' return to winning ways. (Press and Journal - subscription)

Kieran Tiernery will become Celtic's highest earner when the 27-year-old Scotland defender completes his summer transfer from Arsenal, with his wages dwarfing current top earners - captain Callum McGregor and centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. (Football Insider)

Celtic will need to play at their maximum to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Bayern Munich in Tuesday's Champions League play-off decider in Germany, says captain Callum McGregor. (Record)

The Scottish Premiership ranks 23rd in Europe for money made from player sales, with only five leaving for transfer fees during January and the vast majority of the £15.6m being made by Celtic, whose B team has earned more than closest rivals Rangers this season. (Transfermarkt)

Rangers have slashed their wage bill by almost a third, manager Philippe Clement has revealed, with the club detailing a £2.5m drop in first-team costs last season and another £6m expected to be cleared from their costs with the exit of several high-earners last summer. (Sun)

Injured Rangers trio Connor Barron, Danilo and Dujon Sterling are nearing returns to full fitness. (Herald - subscription)

Hannover 96's downturn in form has put their permanent purchase of loan winger Rabbi Matondo from Rangers at risk, with the finalised deal dependent on the German club getting promoted. (Record)

Ex-Kelty Hearts manager Kevin Thomson hints he has returned to coaching within former club Rangers' academy. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription)