CELTIC reporetedly face competition from a host of Premiership sides in their pursuit of Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama, Steven Gerrard has singled out Kai Kennedy for praise after the youngster impressed in training and Aberdeen have announced a partnership with MLS side Atlanta United.

Celtic told to 'prepare for transfer battle'

Celtic will have to compete with Premiership sides to complete the signing of Victor Wanyama, according to former Manchester City full-back Danny Mills. He told the Daily Express: "There’s plenty of clubs that will be interested in his signature, to have that solid defensive midfield player. Teams anywhere from seventh down in the Premier League are thinking ‘Oh yes, he can do a job for us’."

Dykes opts for Scotland

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes has told Steve Clarke to come and get him after declaring himself ready to pledge his allegiance to Scotland. “I’ve said a couple of things in the last few weeks but I’ve sat down at home,” Dykes said. “My son was born in Scotland. My parents are Scottish. If I ever got the opportunity I’d love to play for Scotland."

Aberdeen announce new partnership

Dave Cormack will replace Stewart Milne as Aberdeen chairman following the club's AGM next month, with the Pittodrie side announcing a new partnership with MLS' Atlanta United. The parent company of Atlanta United, AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE), will acquire a less than 10% stake of the club and will extend the two clubs' scouting networks.

Kamberi delighted with Doidge partnership

Hiibernian striker Florian Kamberi says that playing alongside Christian Doige for Hibernian under Jack Ross will help to improve results on the pitch for the Leith club. He told the Scottish Sun: "The most successful time the club had was always with two up front and the last two games have been very good playing that way. That was the difference. Everybody knows Scott can play the final pass. Doidgey’s very good in the air and I do all the other stuff on the floor, so it’s a very good mix of all three."

Gerrard: Kennedy has trained like a man

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has praised 17-year-old Kai Kennedy for his recent performances in training and in his side's bounce game against Leicester City last week. "All of our lads at the academy should take note of what he has done this week," Gerrard said. "People look at Kai as this wee player who maybe doesn’t belong with men but he has trained like a man all week. He’s been the most consistent in training. He’s a fabulous little player."

Smith warns team-mates: We're in a relegation battle

Hearts defender Michael Smith has urged his team-mates to 'pull their finger out' and warned that the Gorgie club could be relegated if they don't get their act together. He told the Scottish Sun: "It was always going to be a tough day. It’s really poor from us. We’re now only one loss away from being bottom again. We need to pull our finger out and everyone must realise we are in a scrap here."

Clubs learn Scottish Cup fourth-round opponents

The draw for the fourth round of the Scottish club has taken place. Celtic will face Partick Thistle at Firhill, Rangers host Stranraer, Hibernian were drawn away to Dundee United while Hearts will play Airdrieonians. You can read the full draw here.