It looks like David Turnbull may yet join Celtic, Rangers are battling it out for three signatures as they look to strengthen and the Champions League and Europa League draw is made. It's all the latest news and gossip from today's Bulletin.
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David Turnbull to complete move to Celtic
David Turnbull is expected to finalise a move to Celtic in the next few days. The 19-year-old transfer was expected to be finalised but Celtic and his agent struggled to reach personal terms. The Sun now reports that the deal is almost done after concerns over the chance of regular first-team football. On the potential signing, Scott Brown said: “I think David would be fantastic. I think that it would be the right club to come to given how we develop players into top-quality players." (The Sun)
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard "rejects" Derby approach
Steven Gerrard has reportedly rejected an approach from Derby County to discuss replacing Frank Lampard, should he move to Chelsea. The Times reports that the Ibrox boss has been identified as a top target by the Rams, however the report states that Gerrard is committed to Rangers.
Rangers to finalise Ojo deal, with more on the way
Rangers are close to finalising a loan deal for Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo's with the move thought to be close. Rangers are still working on deals to sign Charlton midfielder Joe Aribo and Oldham defender George Edmundson, with Peterborough pulling out of the race to sign the Rangers target (Various)
Celtic and Rangers to learn European fate
Celtic and Rangers will learn of their opponents in European qualifiers today. The draw for the second qualifying round will also take place on the same day.
Celtic could face:
Valletta FC (Malta)
FK Sarajevo (Bosnia)
Sutjeska Niksic (Montenegro)
Partizani Tirana (Albania)
Saburtalo Tbilisi (Georgia)
READ MORE: Celtic in the Champions League draw: All you need to know
Rangers could face
Progrès Niederkorn (Luxembourg) or Cardiff Metropolitan University(Wales)
B36 (Faroe Islands)
Inter Turku (Finland) KR (Iceland)
Prishtina (Kosovo) or St Joseph's (Gibraltar)
READ MORE: Rangers' potential Europa League first round opponents are revealed
Kris Boyd retires from football
Kilmarnock and former Rangers and Scotland striker Kris Boyd is retiring from playing. Boyd scored more than 300 goals in an 18-year career, including seven in 18 Scotland caps. (Various)
Kane Hemmings backs Greg Stewart to succeed at Rangers
Kane Hemmings has backed his former team-mate Greg Stewart to succeed at Rangers saying that he has been the type of player the club was missing. (The Sun)
Gary-Mackay Steven expected to sign for Portsmouth
Portsmouth are expected to sign winger Gary Mackay-Steven, who is out of contract after two seasons at Aberdeen. Mackay-Steven will join Pompey after failing to agree a new deal with Aberdeen following interest from America. (Various)
Chris Cadden to Oxford?
Motherwell are unsure whether Chris Cadden, 22, will join Oxford United after the English League One club enquired about the compensation fee required to sign the midfielder. (The Herald)
Charlie Gilmour to join Norwich
Scotland Under-19 midfielder Charlie Gilmour is set to join Norwich City after leaving Arsenal. (Daily Record)
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