Celtic cool interest in defender, ex-Rangers man makes shock move, club to make call on Celtic target, hope for Rangers in attacker pursuit - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Stories from Aberdeen, Celtic, Dundee United, Hearts, Kilmarnock, Partick, St Johnstone, Rangers and more in today's round-up

Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Rosenborg's Birger Meling is high on Celtic's shopping list as they look to bring in a new left-back. (Various)

Celtic are not prepared to pay Kilmarnock's asking price for Scotland defender Greg Taylor and have turned their attention to other players. (Daily Record)

Kyle Lafferty has joined Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08, after his release from Rangers. (The Scotsman)

Rangers' best chance of landing Ryan Kent this season is to strike a compulsory loan-to-buy deal with Liverpool. (The Athletic)

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe will make a decision on Jordan Ibe's future this week as Celtic wait to find out if they can take the ex-Liverpool winger on loan. (The Sun)

Scotland boss Steve Clarke will make a last minute decision on whether to include Leigh Griffiths in his latest squad, with Celtic having the final say on a potential return for the striker. (Various)

Hearts left back Aaron Hickey has emerged as a target for Manchester City - and the English champions could test the waters with a bid in January. (The Sun)