'Hearts close to signing midfielder Renauld' - gossip

Udinese beat two other clubs to sign 19-year-old Lennon Miller from Motherwell last summer after convincing the Scotland midfielder of their track record of taking players to the next level before selling them on, according to Serie A pundit Manuel Pascali. (Daily Record)

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Aalesunds chief executive Tarjei Gjendemso Omenas says there were clubs in Norway's top flight and other parts of Scandinavia interested in Claudio Braga before his move to Hearts last summer. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says he went against his usual policy of avoiding loan deals to sign Marc Leonard from Birmingham City in January but says the 24-year-old midfielder was the right player available at the right time. (Edinburgh Evening News)

Celtic captain Callum McGregor should be at the forefront of the club's summer rebuild despite criticism of the 32-year-old midfielder's recent performances and speculation over his future, according to interim manager Martin O'Neill. (The Scotsman)

Former Celtic left-back Matthew Anderson still dreams of a return to the Glasgow club after helping Kortrijk win promotion to Belgium's Jupiler Pro League. (The Herald)

Celtic centre-back Hayden Borland has signed a new contract, keeping him at the club until 2029, despite the 18-year-old reportedly attracting interest from clubs in England. (The Herald)

Los Angeles centre-half Ryan Porteous has not given up hope of making the Scotland squad for this summer's World Cup, despite the 27-year-old earning his last cap more than a year ago, after a chat with head coach Steve Clarke. (The Herald)

Former Scotland striker Dougie Freedman is in advanced talks to be Tottenham Hotspur's new co-sporting director along with former Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl. (Football Insider)