Aberdeen ready to move for Hibs' Boyle - gossip

Aberdeen keen on experienced forward as free agent, Celtic keen on USA defender...

Aberdeen are exploring a deal for Martin Boyle, 33, who will leave Hibernian in the summer once his contract expires. (Sky Sports on X), external (https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/2050665762935787651)

Celtic have registered an interest in 24-year-old West Bromwich Albion and United States defender George Campbell. (Celts Are Here), external (https://celtsarehere.com/celtic-fc-transfer-george-campbell/)

Celtic have fallen behind in the race to sign 22-year-old midfielder Issa Doumbia as some Premier League clubs are interested, while Serie A clubs are likely to follow, in the 22-year-old who Venezia value at £12m. (Football Insider), external (https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-hit-by-issa-doumbia-blow-as-premier-league-club-swoop/)

Robbie Ure, whose goals have helped Sirius to the top of the Swedish top flight, dreams of a return to first club Rangers one day - and a call-up by Scotland, although the 22-year-old striker is not ruling out playing for Ukraine instead. (The Herald), external (https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26072841.robbie-ure-scotland-potential-return-rangers/)

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith doubts whether the Premier League leaders would be interested in Rangers centre-half Emmanuel Fernandez after the 24-year-old has had just one good season at Ibrox. (The Scotsman), external (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/latest-rangers-news/ex-arsenal-man-pours-cold-water-on-rangers-link-as-no-comparison-verdict-given-on-steven-gerrard-8464879)

Lewis Neilson admits his future is uncertain with Heart of Midlothian, but the 22-year-old currently on loan to Falkirk would be willing to sign a new contract and go out on loan again if he fails to secure a starting place. (Edinburgh Evening News), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-player-ready-contract-talks-future-up-in-air-ideal-tynecastle-scenario-8478106)

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has confirmed that he wants his Championship-winning captain, 33-year-old midfielder Jason Holt, to extend his stay at McDiarmid Park. (The Courier), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/5483249/st-johnstone-jason-holt-contract-valakari/)

Ruari Paton says returning to St Johnstone next season is a "great option" for him, but the 25-year-old striker's future has been complicated by parent club Port Vale's relegation to League Two and with him having a year left of his contract. (The Courier), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/st-johnstone/5483253/st-johnstone-ruari-paton-return-port-vale/)

Former Celtic midfielder Massimo Donati is on the shortlist to take charge of former European champions Steaua Bucharest. (Scottish Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16218627/celtic-managerial-shortlist-fcsb-shock-move/)

Mick Kennedy, who has led East Kilbride to the League 2 title, and Gary Naysmith, whose Stenhousemuir were League 1 runners-up, are both under consideration for the vacant Ayr United manager's job along with former boss Ian McCall and current caretaker John Rankin. (Daily Record), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/mick-kennedy-gary-naysmith-targeted-37103383)

Cove Rangers manager Paul Hartley, who is out of contract this summer, is ready to talk about the future after guiding his club to League 1 safety. (Press & Journal), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/cove-rangers/7010009/cove-rangers-boss-paul-hartley-ready-to-talk/)

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has been branded "average" by Serie A legend Radja Nainggolan despite the 29-year-old's goals helping Napoli to the title last season. (TalkSport), external (https://talksport.com/football/4228610/scott-mctominay-napoli-serie-a-radja-nainggolan/)