Transfer Talks and Managerial Updates
Celtic have initiated discussions with the agent of Elias Filet and are considered frontrunners in a competitive pursuit to sign the striker from Swiss second-tier club FC Aarau. (TeamTalk)
Meanwhile, Celtic have not yet finalized agreements with key members of Martin O'Neill's backroom staff, despite O'Neill agreeing to take on the permanent managerial role on a one-year contract. (The Herald)
Rangers have shown interest in right-back Bryan Reynolds, the USA international currently playing for Westerlo in Belgium; however, no formal bid has been submitted. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Dundee United and St Mirren have expressed interest in 25-year-old goalkeeper Ross Sinclair of St Johnstone, who has been offered a contract extension at McDiarmid Park. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Kilmarnock and St Mirren are pursuing a loan deal for Rangers midfielder Calum Adamson, aged 18, following his impressive performances at Alloa Athletic last season. (Daily Record)
Aberdeen are preparing a deal for striker Toyosi Olusanya but await confirmation on whether Houston Dynamo will activate the option to extend his contract by an additional year. (Aberdeen Live)
Additional Transfer and Club News
Celtic have been linked with a move for Tahirovic, while Bryan Reynolds continues to attract interest from Rangers.
Blau-Weiss Linz's sporting director Christoph Schosswender revealed that the club spent the entire season attempting to persuade new Aberdeen midfielder Alexander Briedl to renew his contract. (Press & Journal)
Former Rangers defender Richard Foster has commented on the club's recruitment strategy, stating that Lawrence Shankland represents an ideal starting point for fostering a stronger Scottish identity at Rangers, with Dundee's Luke Graham expected to follow. (Daily Record)
Comments and Club Activities
Manchester United legend Roy Keane described Scotland international John McGinn as appearing like a "pub player" during matches where his performance is below par. (Scottish Sun)
Ayr United chairman David Smith and vice-chairman Fraser MacIntyre are traveling to the World Cup to support Scotland, making the journey on a small one-propeller private plane. (Scottish Sun)
The back page of Thursday's Courier provides further insights into these developments.
