Odsonne Edouard could miss vital games for Celtic, ex-Rangers boss backs Celtic to sign transfer target, Aberdeen open talks with star over new contract, Motherwell duo wanted by host of clubs - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Thursday’s Scottish football news and gossip.

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard could be included in France's squad for next summer's Olympic Games. Picture: SNS

Edouard could miss UCL qualifiers

Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard could miss key Champions League qualifiers for his club next summer as France wish for the player to spearhead their attack at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. (Daily Record)

Celtic signing Manchester United goalkeeper would be ‘strong statement’

Former Scotland and Rangers manager Alex McLeish believes it would be a “strong statement” from Celtic if they were able to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the January window. (Football Insider)

Aberdeen open contract talks

Aberdeen have opened talks with attacking midfielder Scott Wright over a new contract. The 23-year-old has been in great form this season though his current deal expires next summer. (Daily Record)

Scotland miss out on Nations League promotion

Scotland's Euro 2020 heroes were brought back to earth after a disappointing 1-0 defeat in Israel dashed their Nations League promotion bid and, with it, a potential World Cup play-off spot. (The Scotsman)

Scotland performance dropped

Former Scotland defender Willie Miller said the Scotland performance in Israel was a drop in standard from the previous two games where the national team defeated Serbia on penalties to qualify for Euro 2020 and then performed well despite a 1-0 loss in Slovakia. (The Scotsman)

Host of clubs chase Motherwell two

Motherwell will have their work cut out holding onto Declan Gallagher and Stephen O’Donnell next summer, or even in the January window, with a host of clubs south of the border chasing the Scottish international duo. (Team Talk)

Potential Hibs swaps

Charleston Battery’s Chief Operating Officer Mike Kelleher has spoken at great length about the “headline” news of the American club’s partnership with Hibs – the potential for swapping players. (Evening News)

Two Hearts stars combine

Hearts striker Liam Boyce struck his second goal for Northern Ireland after being set up by his Tynecastle team mate Michael Smith in the 1-1 draw with Romania. (Evening News)