Bologna are reportedly targeting Hellas Verona striker Kieron Bowie. Scotland team-mate Lewis Ferguson is encouraging his club to move for the 23-year-old striker. Bowie currently faces relegation with Serie A rivals Hellas Verona.
Scales Stays Put at Celtic
Republic of Ireland centre-half Liam Scales has reaffirmed his commitment to Celtic. He revealed he has never shown a desire to leave despite interest from other clubs in the 27-year-old.
Rangers’ Transfer News
Cyriel Dessers says Rangers were prepared to let him find a new club long before his transfer to Panathinaikos last summer. Dessers, 31, felt he had a good goal contribution. He suggests his replacement, Youssef Chermiti, is a “complete” striker.
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo was left damaged by his loan spell with Rangers, according to Tony Mowbray. Mowbray believes he helped restore the 23-year-old’s confidence at Sunderland.
Findlay Curtis, currently with Kilmarnock, could yet agree another loan move away from Rangers next season. Summer signings might keep the 19-year-old winger down the pecking order at Ibrox.
Aberdeen’s Returning Loan Players
Strikers Alfie Bavidge and Alfie Stewart, who were on loan to Inverness Caledonian Thistle, and midfielder Ryan Duncan, who was with Ross County, could still have a future with Aberdeen despite being out of contract this summer. New manager Stephen Robinson assesses the trio on their return to Pittodrie.
Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson says he can concentrate on recruiting players who can play in the Scottish Premiership and bring freshness to his squad now that they are safe from relegation.
Managerial Movements
Rangers head coach Danny Rohl insists his full focus is on the Ibrox club. A report suggested Bundesliga strugglers Wolfsburg have placed the 37-year-old on a shortlist to replace veteran manager Dieter Hecking.
Scott Arfield has revealed he sought advice from former Rangers manager Michael Beale before his dugout debut as Livingston’s caretaker boss.
Jimmy Thelin has revealed he is finally ready to return to management, four months after he was fired by Aberdeen. Although he is ready to return to the dugout, former Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin and Elfsborg agreed it is was too soon for a return to the club he managed for a
Scotland International Call-ups
Oli McBurnie believes he has done everything he possibly can to receive an international recall with Scotland for this summer’s World Cup after the 29-year-old striker’s 17 goals helped Hull City to the Championship play-offs.