Celtic near key signing, Liverpool legend in Hibs link, Rangers star urged to sign new deal, duo linked with Parkhead move - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill
Rangers and Celtic pulled further away from the chasing pack with their wins over Hearts and Motherwell respectively. Aberdeen’s resurgence continued as they jumped into the top six, while St Johnstone go in the opposite direction, dropping to the bottom of the table after the controversial loss to the Dons.
There are three more Premiership games during the week before the Premier Sports Cup final next weekend.
The rumour mill is starting to heat up with the opening of the transfer window around the corner. Clubs are trying to do business early to secure players in key positions without the need to rush at the end, while players in the final six months of their contract are of constant interest with their futures up in the air.
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The rumour mill is starting to heat up with the opening of the transfer window around the corner. Clubs are trying to do business early to secure players in key positions without the need to rush at the end, while players in the final six months of their contract are of constant interest with their futures up in the air.
5. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 12: Motherwell's players walk over after arriving in their cars during a Cinch premiership match between Celtic and Motherwell at Celtic Park, on December 12, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Motherwell players turned up in their own cars for Sunday’s Premiership clash with Celtic due to the current Coronavirus uncertainty. Well boss Graham Alexander said: “There's a lot of things that have to change when rules are put in place and the pandemic is going on. We will try and work the best way we can but I have seen other managers talking about clarity and hopefully we have because we have a couple of long trips coming up.” (Scotsman) Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
6. Porteous a £1m target
Ryan Porteous is a target for Russian side FC Krasnodar. Currently fourth in the Russian Premier League, they are weighing up a £1million move for the Hibs centre-back. Porteous attracted interest from Millwall last season but Krasnodar would be able to offer a more lucrative package and possible European football. (Scottish Sun) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group
7. Hearts v Rangers ref 'lost the plot' claims pundit
Michael Stewart reckons Nick Walsh “lost the plot” in the second half of the Premiership fixture between Hearts and Rangers at Tynecastle Park on Sunday. Hearts winger Josh Ginnelly was sent off with a further eight players being booked in the second half. Stewart said: “Yellow cards were getting brandished about left, right and centre in the second half. Nick Walsh lost the plot. Just calm it down and have a word with the players.” (BBC) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group
8. Arfield on Rangers extension
Scott Arfield has remained coy over a new Rangers contract. The midfielder’s current deal runs until the end of the season as he insists he is just concentrating on what happens on the pitch. “I’ve got representatives that will be speaking to the club. I haven’t done so at this minute in time but as I say, I’m all about football and they can talk about contracts at different times.” (Sky Sports) Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group