Chermiti claims no plans to leave Rangers - gossip

Youssef Chermiti says he has no intention of leaving Rangers, but Celtic's Daizen Maeda repeats his ambition to play in England's Premier League as Heart of Midlothian are told one of their targets is not for sale.

Youssef Chermiti has dismissed talk of a big money move this summer, the 22-year-old striker insisting he has no intention of quitting Rangers, who have placed a £20m price tag on his head amid reports of interest from Lyon. (Scottish Sun, external)

Daizen Maeda has reiterated his strong desire to play in the Premier League amid speculation about the 28-year-old Japan forward's future with Celtic. (Pivot, external)

Nottingham Forest have submitted the first official offer of the summer for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels, while Roma are reportedly planning a bid and Villarreal are the latest to express an interest in the 22-year-old. (Voetbal Krant, external)

Manager Martin O'Neill is not aware of any fresh approach from Nottingham Forest for Arne Engels but says Kelechi Iheanacho has been offered a new contract by Celtic, who are waiting for an answer from the 29-year-old striker. (Scottish Sun, external)

Kelechi Iheanacho is weighing up the terms of a new contract offered by Celtic, but the Nigeria striker has other offers. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Celtic want to sign Haissem Hassan on a four-year contract and are prepared to offer between £6 and £6.8m for the 24-year-old Egypt winger, while Real Oviedo are insisting on £10.2m but are open to negotiation. (Christian Vaquero on X, external)

Wolfsberger president Dietmar Riegler says they are yet to receive any offers for Nikolas Polster amid reported interest from Celtic in the 24-year-old goalkeeper. (Krone via Daily Record, external)

Lecce are close to signing 18-year-old Celtic striker Filip Skorb, although Sturm Graz are also interested in the Poland Under-19 international, according to reports in Italy. (Daily Record, external)

Swedish league leaders Sirius have rejected a £3.3m offer from Lecce for in-form Scottish striker Robbie Ure and believe they can get at least double that for the 22-year-old. (Daily Record, external)

Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says Hearts have made contact about Laurent Mendy but have been told the 29-year-old midfielder is not for sale. (Edinburgh Evening News, external)

Ipswich Town will not be making a move for Claudio Braga despite speculation linking the club promoted to the Premier League with the 26-year-old Hearts forward. (Daily Record, external)

Bournemouth are eyeing a move to sign Hearts and Scotland Under-16s goalkeeper Finlay Jamieson. (Football Insider, external)

Hacken and Rakow Czestochowa have made enquiries about Aberdeen left-back Mitchel Frame, while Plymouth Argyle are also keen on the 20-year-old. (Sky Sports, external)

Talks have now begun between St Johnstone and Bozo Mikulic, but head coach Simo Valakari says he and the 29-year-old centre-half have agreed that a decision over a new contract should not be rushed as he continues his recovery from six months absence through injury. (The Courier), external

Former St Johnstone striker Makenzie Kirk could be heading out of Portsmouth on loan to Barnsley. (The Courier, external)

Former Rangers goalkeeper Kieran Wright is on trial with Queen of the South. (Glasgow Times, external)