Defender Araujo linked with Celtic - gossip

Celtic are in the mix to land former Barcelona defender Julian Araujo, 24, if the Mexico international gets the green light to leave Bournemouth on loan. (Sun), external

Winger Luis Palma, 25, hints he would like to formalise his loan move from Celtic to Lech Poznan. (Herald - subscription required), external

Meanwhile, Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy wants to add a right-back, a right-sided centre-back, a right winger and a striker next month but faces stiff competition from Genk in the race to sign Ivory Coast winger Jocelin Ta Bi, 20, of Hapoel Petah Tikva. (Record), external

Former Rangers boss Russell Martin is among the final candidates to replace Nancy as the next head coach of Columbus Crew. (The Athletic on X), external

Wolves are monitoring Hibernian and Scotland striker Kieron Bowie, 23, as they prepare for relegation to the Championship. (Patreon.com - subscription required), external

Hibs midfielder Josh Campbell suggests "anyone can win" this season's Scottish Premiership. (Scotsman - subscription required), external

Hearts defender Craig Halkett, 30, hopes to end his career with the Tynecastle club after agreeing a new contract until 2028. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin's immediate January priority is to strengthen his centre-back area. (Record), external

Dundee United forward Zac Sapsford, 23, has not given up on his dream of going to the World Cup with Australia. (Courier - subscription required), external

Union Berlin's Scottish forward Oliver Burke, 28, is the fastest player in the Bundesliga this season. (Sun), external

Scotland could face Ivory Coast in England and Peru in the United States as part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup. (Herald - subscription required), external

The Scots are expected to face Ivory Coast in March. (Scotsman - subscription required), external