The latest news and gossip from around Scottish football as Celtic look set to miss out on Shane Duffy, Aaron Hickey is linked to Lyon and Rangers are in no rush to sell Alfredo Morelos.
Hickey linked to Lyon
Lyon are thought to be keen on Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey, with the 18-year-old having already visited training centres at Bayern Munich and Bologna. Aston Villa, Lazio, Manchester City and Celtic are all thought to be keen on the youngster. (Scottish Sun)
Celtic set to miss out on Duffy
Celtic look set to miss out on signing Brighton & Hove Albion centre-half Shane Duffy on loan. The Sunday Mail reports West Bromwich Albion are on the verge of signing the 28-year-old Irishman on a permanent deal. (Sunday Mail)
Zungu transfer scrapped due to weight
Bongani Zungu's transfer to Rangers was reportedly called off as Rangers thought the 27-year-old was overweight. Zungu has been frozen out by the Ligue 2 side for pre-season games by Amiens manager Luka Elsner. He said: "We need only players who are 100 per cent committed to the club and the players who are trying to leave won't be involved. (Sunday Mail)
Rangers under no pressure to sell Morelos
Steven Gerrard insists he is under no pressure to sell his top stars this summer as he prepares for offers during the remainder of a unique transfer window. He said: “I think the window being open a little bit longer this time and it being a unique situation is fair to all clubs. Just because at Rangers we have predators and people interested in our players we can’t be selfish and think we want the window shut now. It is what it is. We see it as a compliment that people are looking at our players, that individuals are playing at a good level. (The Herald)
Celtic could sack Bolingoli
Celtic will be legally entitled to sack Boli Bolingoli after he returned from Spain without quarantining. The Parkhead defender has already been issued with a fixed penalty notice of £480 by police for failing to self-isolate following a flying visit to Spain last week - and then playing in the Premiership match against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park on Sunday. (The Herald)
Barisic not paying attention to transfer links
Borna Barisic insists he won't pay attention to any transfer talk this summer as he fixes his full focus on Rangers' Premiership title bid. He told The Herald: "I don’t want to talk about transfers or things like that. The most important thing is where I am now and that is Rangers." (The Herald)
Ntcham on the radar of Everton and West Ham
Southampton, Everton and West Ham are all keeping tabs on Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham according to various reports. (Various)
Dembele fires Lyon through
Lyon stunned Manchester City after knocking out the English side in the Champions League quarter-final. Celtic have a 10% sell-on fee for the Frenchman who bagged a double against Manchester City, the first 11 minutes from time. (The Herald)
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