Rangers star told to ignore interest from European side, Celtic captain Scott Brown reveals footballing idol, Leigh Griffiths told to knuckle down - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Thursday’s Scottish football news and gossip

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos. Picture: SNS

Rangers close to Zungu signing

Rangers are closing in on the signing of South African international Bongani Zungu. Gers boss Steven Gerrard is known to be chasing a new signing to boost his midfield, and the net appears to be closing around Zungu after the Ibrox club opened negotiations with French side Amiens. (The Scotsman)

Rangers team-mate pleads with Morelos

Rangers midfielder Steven Davis has stated his desire for Alfredo Morelos to remain at the Ibrox club amid interest from Lazio. (Scottish Sun)

Scott Brown reveals football inspiration

Celtic skipper Scott Brown has revealed that he used to idolise and even modelled his game on French star Patrick Vieira. (Scottish Sun)

Griffiths told to knuckle down

Scott Brown has told Leigh Griffiths that he needs to knuckle down and improve his fitness if he’s going to be able to compete with his own team-mates as Celtic get start for the beginning of the new season. (Daily Record)

United boss fires Hearts warning

New Dundee United boss Micky Mellon has warned Hearts off any players whose departure would make the club weaker. Robbie Neilson has been linked with a move for midfielder Calum Butcher who was a key component in the club’s Championship-winning campaign. (The Scotsman)

Celtic fringe player on bulking up

Celtic striker Patryk Klimala hopes to reap the benefits of bulking up during lockdown. Klimala struggled to break into the Celtic team last season following his January move from Jagiellonia Bialystok in his Polish homeland. (The Scotsman)

Porteous makes injury return

Ryan Porteous played a full match yesterday and the Hibs youngster will now be targeting a full season after the last two were brought to a premature end due to knee injuries. (The Scotsman)

Jefferies reveals other offer

Jim Jefferies has revealed he was in discussions with another club about a position before Hearts presented him with an offer he couldn't refuse. (Evening News)