English clubs pursue Rangers' Rice - gossip

Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are all pushing to secure the signing of Rangers' 19-year-old Scottish midfielder Bailey Rice. (Teamtalk), external (https://www.teamtalk.com/nottingham-forest/bailey-rice-nottingham-forest-transfer-news-rangers-aston-villa-crystal-palace)

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, may require three further operations after having undergone initial surgery on his damaged shoulder. (Sun), external (https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/16217628/celtic-kasper-schmeichel-shoulder-injury-hoops/)

Meanwhile, Celtic's long-term injured defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has resumed training but on-loan Borussia Monchengladbach forward Tomas Cvancara's season could be over because of a groin strain that may require minor surgery. (Record), external (https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tomas-cvancara-risk-season-ending-37099905)

Hibernian head coach David Gray is sure of full support from the home fans when second-placed Celtic visit Easter Road on Sunday, after suggestions Hibs fans would prefer Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts not to win the league. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external (https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/hibs-fans-back-home-team-celtic-hearts-title-race-david-gray-sure-8452613)

Dundee United will only sell left-back Will Ferry if the club's valuation is met, says manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required), external (https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/5482916/will-ferry-dundee-united-transfer-stance-goodwin/)

Head coach Stephen Robinson states no Aberdeen player is guaranteed a place in his squad next term. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external (https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/aberdeen-fc/7009671/aberdeen-fc-stephen-robinson-players-future-warning/)