Rangers attacker set for January move, Italian giants turn attention away from Celtic ace, Hearts star wants to wait on new contract - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Monday’s Scottish football news and transfer gossip

Rangers midfielder Glenn Middleton. Picture: SNS

Roma turn attention elsewhere

Roma have turned their attention toward a couple of alternatives after being priced out of a move for Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong. (Daily Record)

Celtic ‘can chip away at title lead’

Greg Taylor believes Celtic can chip away at Rangers title advantage after hailing the return to winning form as proof of the “massive characters” within the squad. (The Scotsman)

Roberts weighing up ending loan deal

Former Celtic star Patrick Roberts is deciding whether to prematurely end his loan spell at Middlesbrough after making only three starts following his move from Manchester City. (Daily Record)

Rangers midfielder on key quality

Joe Aribo believes Rangers are proving they have the fortitude to complement their flair in pursuit of the Scottish Premiership title. (The Scotsman)

Middleton to go on loan again

Rangers are looking to send Glenn Middleton on loan in the January transfer window with clubs in the Netherlands interested. The 20-year-old has only made one first-team appearance but Steven Gerrard is still said to be a fan of the winger. (Daily Record)

New Kingsley deal on back burner

Stephen Kingsley freely admits that he is “loving every second at Hearts” – but further talks on a new contract will wait until at least next month. (Evening News)

Hibs ‘can feel proud’

Hibs have suffered a couple of disappointments in recent matches but, dropped points against Dundee United and Rangers should not be allowed to distract from the standard of performances being produced by the team, according to one of this season’s stand-outs, Joe Newell. (Evening News)