Celtic defender set to complete move away from Parkhead as club face 10-way battle with Rangers for striker

Monday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Celtic defender Jack Hendry is close to completing loan move. Picture: SNS

Celtic eye striker

Celtic are poised to step up their interest in Israeli striker Shon Weissman amid fresh doubts over the status of Leigh Griffiths at the club. (The Scotsman)

Griffiths career not over

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been told his Parkhead career is not over after having heart-to-heart talks with manager Neil Lennon following the player’s omission from a pre-season tour in France. (Scottish Sun)

Hendry set for move

Celtic defender Jack Hendry is set to complete a one-year loan move to Belgian side KVV Oostende. (Daily Record)

Celtic, Rangers face 10-way scrap for striker

Celtic and Rangers will have to battle each other and another eight clubs to land former Chartlon Athletic striker Lyle Taylor. (Daily Record)

Hibs to axe kitman

Hibs are set to axe kitman Tam McCourt as the Easter Road side ramp up cost-cutting measures just days after signing three players. (Daily Record)

McInnes makes Cosgrove admission

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes hopes to see Scott McKenna and Lewis Ferguson follow the lead of Sam Cosgrove after the striker turned down a potential move to French side Guingamp. (Daily Record)

Neilson to speak with McCulloch

New Hearts boss Robbie Neilson has revealed he will hold talks with former Dundee United assistant Lee McCulloch after the ex-Rangers star left the Tannadice club. (Scottish Sun)

Hearts delay hire

Hearts have decided to delay their search for a sporting director with owner Ann Budge now deciding the hire doesn’t need to be made immediately. The Tynecastle club may even wait until next year before making an appointment. (Scottish Sun)