The action got underway on Friday night with Hearts thumping Alloa 6-0 in the Championship as they move closer to the title.

There are some key matches this afternoon, such as Kilmarnock and Ross County in the top-flight and Brechin City and Albion Rovers in League Two.

Eddie Howe’s move to Celtic is “sorted” reckons one of his former players. Charlie Austin, who played under the manager at Burnley, would’t be surprised if the announcement was made one or two days after the final game of the season. (Go Radio)

Saturday's Scottish football news and headlines. Picture: SNS

Michael Stewart has urged Hibs to tie Kevin Nisbet and Ryan Porteous to new deals like they did with Martin Boyle. Stewart reckons a cash injection from owner Ron Gordon could convince the duo to stay at the club for longer and ensure Hibs get a good fee when they leave. (Scottish Sun)

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard used Celtic and their trip to Dubai as an example of the “inconsistencies” regarding punishments for Covid-19 breaches. Gerrard has accused the Scottish FA of guesswork following the bans handed to the five Rangers players who broke guidelines. He said: “In Dubai social distancing rules were clearly broken and nothing was done.” (The Scotsman)

Steven Pressley has backed Hearts boss Robbie Neilson to pick up the pieces as the former club captain accused Ann Budge and Craig Levein of not appointing the right people in the “appropriate places within the club”. (BBC)

Rangers are keen on Morecambe winger Carlos Mendes Gomes. The versatile attacker has scored 12 goals in 37 league games for the League Two side. The 22-year-old has previously been on the books of Atletico Madrid. (Scottish Sun)

Kenny Dalglish has urged Celtic to move quickly because they are “miles" behind Rangers. The Parkhead and Liverpool legend says his former club are in "transition” while paying tribute to the job Steven Gerrard has done at Ibrox. (The Scotsman)

Kilmarnock boss Tommy Wright has accused Ross County counterpart John Hughes of talking too much. The Staggies manager had said the pressure of the relegation clash was on Killie. Wright responded: "I don't really listen to John too much because he probably talks too much. Maybe he should focus on his team." (The Scotsman)

Hibs ace Josh Doig has said the interest from Premier League is “overwhelming”. The left-back-cum-wing-back has reported interest from Leicester City. He said: “I just have to take it in my stride and not get too overconfident about it. I’m still young and still developing. I’ll take it as it comes, as long as I’m still playing football.” (Evening News)

Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist believes the club won’t stand in his way if “the right opportunity comes”. The Swiss ace has been arguably United's best player this season and has previously been linked with a move to Celtic. (Daily Record)

Celtic are aiming to beat Rangers to the signing of Wigan Athletic starlet Kyle Joseph. The striker is out of contract at the nd of the season and also has interest from the Premier League. It is reported the Parkhead side have had talks about a deal. (Football Insider)

Celtic battle Rangers for striker, Ex-Atletico Madrid starlet eyed by Gerrard, Howe to Parkhead 'sorted', Hibs urged to sign duo - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill