Serie A giants want Celtic ace, why EPL star won't move to Rangers, Hearts in talks with Scotland international, Gerrard to Liverpool claim - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill

Rangers’ lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership was cut to a mere 18 points on Wednesday night as Celtic defeated St Mirren 4-0.

Both sides are back in action this weekend in what will likely be another eventful few days of Scottish football action, as long as the weather doesn’t play havoc with the card.

There are key battles across titles races, relegation battles, play-off places and for European spots.

Clubs are also continuing to prepare for next season and how the squad will shape up:

Thursday's Scottish football news and transfer talk. Picture: SNS

Rangers have again expressed their confusion regarding the Scottish FA's disciplinary process following the decision to uphold Kemar Roofe's two-match ban following an appeal, having previously called for consistency. They said: “There seems to be real confusion within the game regarding which incidents are cited and those that are not. This confusion solidifies our viewpoint regarding the current system." (Various)

Celtic starlet Stephen Welsh faces a nervous wait over an injury sustained in the team's 4-0 win at St Mirren. The centre-back was on the end of a heavy challenge by Jonathan Obika with his foot in a protective boot. Neil Lennon said: “His foot is in a pot at the minute so it is difficult to assess the damage until the physios get a real good look at it. We are hoping it is just a bang on the ankle.” (Scotsman)

Hearts have held talks with Stuart Findlay over a move to Tynecastle in the summer. The centre-back is one of a number of Kilmarnock players whose deal expires at the end of the season. The Championship leaders are looking towards strengthening their back line for an expected return to the top-flight. (Scottish Sun)

Ex-Arsenal and Everton striker Kevin Campbell reckons midfielder John Lundstram must have interest from around the Premier League if he is set to turn down a move to Rangers when his Sheffield United contract expires. He said: “Believe you me, you don’t turn down Rangers if you haven’t got someone looking at you in the background. So I’m sure he has suitors in the Premier League.” (Football Insider)

Peterhead manager Jim McInally has called for League 1 and 2 to be scrapped so to put clubs and players “out of their misery”. The postponement of football below the Championship will continue until another review in March. McInally said: "I don't think they can keep dragging this out. Players need to know what they will be doing and there are mental health issues at stake.” (BBC)

Ex-Liverpool star Glen Johnson reckons former team-mate Steven Gerrard could be tempted away from Rangers this summer if there is a “big enough offer". Johnson queried what more can Gerrard do at Ibrox and tipped him to eventually replace Jurgen Klopp. He said: “He’s stopped Celtic getting their tenth win in a row and Rangers have won the league when three or four years ago it looked unlikely, so what more can he do? He can only go down from here.” (Betting Expert)

Celtic ace Odsonne Edouard is a key target for Roma in the summer. The Serie A giants are on the search for a new striker with the club’s new general director Tiago Pinto a fan of the Frenchman and reportedly the one ‘he likes the most’. (Sport Witness)