Celtic dealt blow in pursuit of target, former Rangers star set for Hearts switch, Stoke City interested in former Celtic target - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Wednesday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Celtic are reportedly keen on David Marshall. Picture: SNS

Celtic blow in Marshall pursuit

Celtic are set to lose out on David Marshall after Stoke City made a contract offer to the Scottish international, who is a free agent after his club Wigan Athletic went bust. (Scottish Sun)

Stoke interested in Celtic target

Stoke City are looking into the possibility of signing former Celtic target David Turnbull. The midfielder agreed terms on a £3million move last summer before a knee-injury scuppered the switch. (Daily Record)

Edouard ‘could partner Mbappe’

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard has been backed by his old French youth coach Jean-Claude Giuntin to one day partner Kylian Mbappe for the national team. (Scottish Sun)

Neilson to wait on coaches

New Hearts manager Robbie Neilson is in no rush to appoint any assistants and will assess the current Riccarton coaching staff first. (The Scotsman)

- Lee McCulloch will be free to join Hearts after walking away from his deal at Dundee United. (Daily Record)

Rangers to face Accies

Rangers and Hamilton Accies are set to play their first pre-season friendly this Friday with a closed-door match scheduled to take place at the Hummel Training Centre. (Scottish Sun)

- Scottish clubs are still waiting on government clearance to play friendlies with a number of matches this weekend hanging in the balance. (Daily Record)