£1.2m bid for Rangers target rejected, Celtic launch investigation into Leigh Griffiths party, Hearts face five-way battle for ex-Premiership winger - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Monday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes has been the subject of a seven-figure bid. Picture: SNS

Hearts in battle to sign winger

Hearts are facing a battle to land former Inverness CT winger Jordan Roberts. The 26-year-old is also a target of Gillingham, Salford, Doncaster and Scunthorpe. (Daily Record)

Celtic probe Griffiths party

Celtic have launched an internal investigation into a party hosted by striker Leigh Griffiths to see if it broke lockdown protocol. Boss Neil Lennon, however, believes it isn’t a big deal and hopes to have the matter resolved in the coming days. (Daily Record)

Lennon backs Celtic star

Celtic manager Neil Lennon insisted Christopher Jullien should not be blamed for the Scottish champions dropping their first two points of the season. (The Scotsman)

McGregor injury update

Steven Gerrard has revealed that Allan McGregor is going for a scan on Monday as a precaution after taking a knock in training on Thursday, though the Rangers boss is confident it isn’t anything serious and hopes to have the player back for Wednesday night’s match with St Johnstone. (Scottish Sun)

Killie boss praises striker

Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer hailed Nicke Kabamba’s contribution in his team’s 1-1 draw against Celtic, insisting the English striker is the embodiment of the Rugby Park club’s values. (The Scotsman)

Doidge happy with team-mate’s start

Christian Doidge says he’s delighted that strike-partner Kevin Nisbet has “hit the ground running” at Hibs, recalling his own travails at breaking his league scoring duck last season. (Evening News)

Dykes bid rejected

Livingston have rejected a £1.2million bid, believed to be from Barnsley, for star striker Lyndon Dykes. The Australian, of Scottish heritage, has also been linked with a move to Rangers this summer. (Daily Record)

Hodson set for Accies

Lee Hodson is set to sign for Hamilton Accies in a loan deal. The former Rangers defender is currently at League One Gillingham and spent last term on loan at St Mirren. (Daily Record)