Bologna keen on Rangers' Barron amid possible Ferguson swap - gossip

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Bologna remain keen on Connor Barron, who they were interested in before he joined Rangers, and the Italian club's interest could yet come into play over a potential swap deal for fellow Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson. (Record)

Rangers could be convinced to sell Thelo Aasgaard if they receive a big offer in the coming weeks for the 24-year-old Norway midfielder, who has attracted interest from Atalanta and other clubs. (Football Insider)

Independiente are considering a move for Marcelo Saracchi after Boca Juniors rejected Celtic's approach to take the 28-year-old left-back on a second loan spell, according to sources in Argentina. (Record)

Hertha Berlin head coach Stefan Leitl reveals it was always planned for Tjark Ernst to miss their 15-0 friendly match victory in Frohnau, but the 23-year-old goalkeeper is scheduled to play in Lichtenberg on Wednesday despite Celtic and Feyenoord being prepared to trigger his £4.3m release clause. (Bild)

Sandefjord are poised to sell Zinedin Smajlovic for a club record £5.1m to Olympiacos having rejected a £3.5m offer from Celtic for the 22-year-old central defender. (Expressen via Glasgow Times)

Rogers Mato believes Hearts can go one better in season 2026-27 and win the Scottish Premiership. (Record)

Hearts midfielder Finlay Pollock, 22, sustained a hamstring injury on the club's pre-season training camp in Spain. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required)

Meanwhile, Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken wants talks over Australia midfielder Cammy Devlin, the 28-year-old who is out of contract after five years at Tynecastle. (Record)

Brad Lyons backs Aberdeen team-mate Toyosi Olusanya after the forward's big miss in the 1-0 friendly defeat by Twente. (Press and Journal - subscription required)

St Johnstone will give former Leeds United winger Liam McCarron a trial after the 25-year-old was released by Boston United. (Courier - subscription required)