Chinese sponsorship for Rangers, Lennon defiant after Milan defeat, Hearts eye signing, boost for Hibs - SPFL Rumour Mill

Most of the back page column inches are taken up with reaction and analysis of Celtic and Rangers’ constrasting nights in Europe but there is also good news for Hibs on the injury front and a possible new permanent signing for Hearts.

The latest news, transfer rumours, and gossip from the SPFL

Gibson eyes Chinese investment

Rangers shareholder Stuart Gibson has revealed he is hopeful of attracting Chinese sponsorship to the Ibrox side and hinted at increasing his £5 million investment - just weeks after becoming the club's fourth-largest shareholder. (Glasgow Times)

Lennon defiant after Milan defeat

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has insisted that the Bhoys 'will be fine' once they have all players available. The Hoops boss praised his side's second-half effort against AC Milan and hailed an improvement on Saturday's performance against Rangers. (The Scotsman)

Gerrard plays down Barisic fears

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard doesn't believe defender Borna Barisic has suffered a serious injury, after he was forced off in the first half of the 2-0 win against Stanard Liege on Thursday night. (PA)

Hearts eye Ginnelly deal

Hearts will explore the possibility of signing winger Josh Ginnelly permanently next year, with the on-loan Preston man becoming a free agent in the summer of 2021. (Evening News)

Ginnelly open to Hearts stay

In what could be a boost to Hearts' hopes of signing him permanently, Josh Ginnelly is already contemplating a longer stay at Tynecastle - despite playing just four competitive games to date. (Evening News)

Christie gave six negative tests

Celtic attacker Ryan Christie last night questioned Scottish football's coronavirus isolation rules as he revealed he had tested negative six times since being identified as a close contact of Stuart Armstrong following the Southampton midfielder's positive Covid-19 test. (The Sun)

Hibs set to welcome trio back for Kilmarnock trip

Hibs boss Jack Ross is hopeful of having Josh Doig, Jamie Murphy, and Drey Wright available after the trio missed last weekend’s goalless draw at Ross County. (Evening News)

Boyce: Games like Arbroath are the challenges

Hearts striker Liam Boyce has urged his team-mates to see off Arbroath in the club's second Scottish Championship clash in order to set a marker and build on their strong start to the campaign. (Daily Record)

Wighton's Arbroath knowledge

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson has made full use of Craig Wighton's insider knowledge of Arbroath ahead of the league meeting between the two teams on Friday night following the striker's loan spell at Gayfield last season. (The Scotsman)

Further Covid blow for Buddies

St Mirren have informed the football authorities of four new positive Covid-19 cases at the club less than a week after they were forced to postpone a league match due to an outbreak, it has been reported. (The Scotsman)