Napoli are set to bid for Kieran Tierney, Celtic have abandoned their interest in Paddy McNair and Steven Gerrard says he was too soft on players.
Napoli bid for Kieran Tierney
Napoli are thought to be keen on Celtic's Kieran Tierney and are weighing up a bid for the left-back. According to reports in the Daily Mail, Arsenal are expected to return with a £19m offer. (Daily Mail)
Celtic abandon interest in Paddy McNair
Celtic have abandoned their interest in Paddy McNair, with both Middlesbrough defender and Celtic deciding a deal for the Northern Ireland international is not feasible. (Times)
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Steven Gerrard to take on Rangers indiscipline
Steven Gerrard is to take a tougher stance with his Rangers players this term in a bid to curb the disciplinary problems that disrupted his first campaign as manager.
The Ibrox boss was critical of his squad for a series of dismissals last season and admitted that he may have to start hitting them in the pocket going forward. (The Herald)
Ryan Gauld told he can leave Sporting
Sporting Lisbon has told Ryan Gauld, who signed for £3m from Dundee United he can leave this summer if he can find a new club. The 23-year-old midfielder, who still has a year left on his contract could return to Farense on loan, according to Portuguese publication Record. (Sun)
Newcastle did not share my vision
Former Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez says the club "did not share his vision" as he outlined for the first time his reasons for leaving. The Spaniard, whose contract expired on Sunday and was linked with a move to Celtic, said he felt like he "belonged" at the club and wanted to stay. (BBC)
Neil Lennon lambasts Champions League qualification
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has hit out at the "ridiculous" qualifying route of four ties in order to reach the Champions League proper but has said that the arduous schedule is no excuse for Champions League failure. (Daily Record)
Rotherham in for Jamie Lindsay
Rotherham manager Paul Warne is weighing up an improved bid for Ross County midfielder Jamie Lindsay. The club had £150,000 offer rejected last month. (Daily Express)
Jamie Murphy may never play on plastic pitches again
Jamie Murphy has said he may never play on a plastic pitch again after sustaining knee ligament damage at Rugby Park last August. The Rangers winger has just returned to training following the injury (Daily Record)
Steven Whittaker in 'best shape of career'
Paul Heckinbottom says Steven Whittaker, 35, has returned to pre-season training in the best shape of his career and predicted he can hold down a regular first team place and win over Hibs supporters in the season ahead. The Hibs boss also admitted that he has given up on bringing Marc McNulty back to Easter Road. (The Herald)
Yesterday's Bulletin: Man United to bid for John McGinn | Youssouf Mulumbu released by Celtic | Arsenal set for fresh Tierney bid?
Motherwell looking to bring in new faces
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson says he is desperately seeking new attacking options for his squad before the start of the new season. (Daily Express)
Timothy Weah: Champions League is my dream
Striker Timothy Weah, the 19-year-old who was on loan to Celtic last season, has said he will realise his "dream" of playing in the Champions League next season after joining Ligue 1 runners-up Lille from Paris St-Germain. (Sun)
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