Rangers to launch bid for defender Mepham - gossip

Wales defender linked with Rangers as Scotland full-back nears Derby move...

Rangers are expected to launch a bid to sign Wales defender Chris Mepham, 27 from Bournemouth. (Sun)

Lille have re-opened talks with Rangers over forward Hamza Igamane, 22. (Foot Mercato - in French)

The French club are expected to return with an offer for Igamane after a loan bid was turned down. (Herald - subscription required)

Midfielder Nedim Bajrami and forward Cyriel Dessers are also linked with moves away from Rangers while the futures of Oscar Cortes, Leon King, Rabbi Matondo and Clinton Nsiala are uncertain. (Record)

Rangers want midfielder Bailey Rice, 18, to sign a new deal before sending him out on loan. (Herald - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Rangers will send players out on loan to Alloa Athletic in the next week. (Glasgow Times)

Celtic could miss out on Feyenoord winger Calvin Stengs, 26, unless they accelerate their interest. (Football Insider)

Meanwhile, Celtic are reportedly closing in on deals for Antwerp winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha, 24, and Boca Juniors left-back Marcelo Saracchi, 27. (Sun)

Saracchi is heading to Glasgow after Celtic reach agreement with Boca Juniors to greenlight the move. (Record)

Derby County have agreed a £3.5m deal with Austrian club Sturm Graz for Scotland right-back Max Johnston, 21, who is set to undergo a medical ahead of signing a four-year contract. (Sky Sports)

Everton and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson is wanted by Sevilla, who are exploring a loan deal for the 23-year-old. (Liverpool Echo)

Scotland defender Scott McKenna, 28, draws praise after his start to life at Dinamo Zagreb. (Scotsman - subscription required)