Celtic are looking to sign two highly-rated teenagers, Rangers move close to £5m deal for attacker, plans for Scottish Cup and Betfred Cup, Rangers urged to sign Aberdeen star - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Friday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Hearts defender Aaron Hickey is wanted by Celtic. Picture: SNS

Rangers set to sign Hagi

Rangers are set to complete the permanent signing of loanee Ianis Hagi after the Romanian turned down the opportunity to join Lazio. It is believed a fee of around £5 million has been agreed for the midfielder. (Daily Record)

Celtic keen to sign pair of teens

Celtic are looking to sign Reading winger Michael Olise while the Parkhead club are also keeping tabs on Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey following his side’s relegation from the top flight. (Daily Mail)

Rangers urged to sign Ferguson

Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has urged his old club to spend money to bring his nephew, and Aberdeen star, Lewis Ferguson to Ibrox. (Scottish Sun)

Scottish Cup might be completed in 2021

SFA chief Ian Maxwell admits the conclusion of the 2019/20 Scottish Cup might not take place until next year. (Daily Record)

Betfred Cup in doubt

There is a possibility the Betfred Cup could be either streamlined or cancelled next season with little chance of the competition getting started on its currently scheduled date in mid-July. (Scottish Sun)

McNamara opens up on his brush with death

Jackie McNamara has expressed his gratitude for the quick thinking of his wife Samantha and speedy reaction of paramedics for saving his life after he collapsed with a brain haemorrhage. (The Scotsman)

United eye Finnish winger

Dundee United are interested in signing Finnish winger Ilmari Niskanen. The 22-year-old impressed as KuPS won the Finnish title last term. (Scottish Sun)

League One and Two clubs up for closed-door games

A meeting of League 1 and League 2 clubs has confirmed the overall willingness of teams in the two set-ups to play games behind closed doors when circumstances related to the Covid-19 pandemic allow for next season to start. (The Scotsman)