Celtic have started negotiations over the signing of Israeli midfielder Biram Kayal from Maccabi Haifa for £1.2m. (Various)

Utility man Ibrahima Camara, a 25-year-old Guinea international, has returned from his trial with Celtic and told Le Mans to expect a transfer offer from the Glasgow club for his services. (the Herald)

Scunthorpe United chairman Steve Wharton has told Celtic and other clubs interested in striker Gary Hooper they must substantially increase their offers for the £2.5m-rated 22-year-old. (Daily Express)

Cardiff City manager Dave Jones hopes to take central defender Glenn Loovens back to the Welsh club on loan from Celtic. (Daily Record)

Celtic striker Cillian Sheridan has been given until Friday evening to make a decision on whether to join CSKA Sofia after the Bulgarians said they had agreed a fee with the Glasgow club. (Daily Record)

Hamilton Accies will receive about £500,000 up front for James McArthur, rising to £1.75m if the 22-year-old goes on to make a set number of appearances, after the midfielder's transfer to Wigan Athletic. (the Herald)

Rangers assistant manager Ally McCoist admits admiration for AZ Alkmaar forward Brett Holman but insists that Rangers are not close to signing the Australia international. (the Scotsman)

Australia forward Brett Holman says he wants to remain with AZ Alkmaar for the coming season despite reported interest from other clubs, including Rangers. (Daily Express)

Hearts have taken 27-year-old Finland winger Kari Arkivuo, presently with Go Ahead Eagles in the Dutch First Division, on trial. (Various)

The Scottish Premier League has moved up five places, leapfrogging the Greek, Russian and Turkish leagues, to become the ninth strongest in Europe according to football stats organisation IHFFS. (Various)

Former Gretna goalkeeper Greg Fleming, who was on loan last season to Dunfermline Athletic, has been transfer listed by Oldham Athletic. (Daily Express)

Middleweight boxer Craig McEwan is hoping to beat Danny Perez in California on Friday and move closer to realising his dream of fighting for the world title at Easter Road Stadium, the home of his favourite football club, Hibernian. (Various)

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