Celtic close on Oxlade-Chamberlain - Thursday's gossip

Celtic are moving closer to an agreement with former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after fresh discussions between the two sides. (The Herald), external

Interim manager Martin O'Neill "wasn't totally convinced" by Celtic's transfer business under now-departed head of football operations Paul Tisdale. (Sky Sports via The Herald), external

Rangers legend Ally McCoist has leapt to the defence of O'Neill after the boss was criticised for saying he doesn't want the Celtic job permanently. (Daily Record), external

An umbrella group of Celtic fans has formally called on rank and file supporters to boycott the Scottish Cup tie against Dundee on Saturday evening. (Scottish Sun), external

O'Neill has called for unity between Celtic supporters and the club's hierarchy amid the latest boycott plans. (Scottish Sun), external

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has revealed former Celtic player Bosun Lawal convinced him to choose Stoke City over the Glasgow club. (Scottish Sun), external

The postponement of Celtic's game at Aberdeen has left O'Neill's side with a major fixture headache at the turn of the month. (Scottish Sun), external

On-loan Birmingham forward Scott Wright says he chose Dundee over other offers because the style of play will help re-ignite his career. (The Courier), external

The almost-perennial Harvey Barnes debate will reach its conclusion one way or another when Steve Clarke names his Scotland squad on 16 March. (The Scotsman), external

Brazilian legend Kaka has dismissed Scotland as a "medium level" side and reckons the South American giants will breeze through their World Cup group. (The Herald), external

Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil has revealed his closest friends thought he had died after he fell ill live on air - and claims he is now leading a "boring" life now after quitting the pub. (Scottish Sun), external