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Transfer News: Celtic and Rangers fight for Scott Allan signature, defender snubs Celtic, Kilmarnock set for double swoop

Kallum Higginbotham could be on the verge of joining Kilmarnock from Partick Thistle
Kallum Higginbotham could be on the verge of joining Kilmarnock from Partick Thistle

The Press and Journal brings you the latest transfer news and gossip from across the SPFL…

Celtic have set their sights on Hibs midfielder Scott Allan but face competition from Rangers, who are also interested in signing the player. (Daily Mail)

Celtic are leading the race to sign Lechia Gdansk defender Rafal Janick. The 22-year old can play as left or right back, which has reportedly impressed Ronny Delia. (Scotsman)

After leaving Sunderland yesterday, Dick Advocaat has ruled himself out of making a return to his former club, Rangers. (The Herald)

In more managerial news, Malky Mackay has revealed that one day he would love to be the manager of Celtic (The Herald)

There is also plenty of disappointing news for Celtic fans in today’s papers…  Reports in the Netherlands suggest that Hoops target, defender Mitchell Dijks, has came to an agreement with Dutch giants, Ajax last night. (The Scotsman)

Former Celtic striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink has suggested that Virgil van Dijk should leave Celtic this summer in order to progess his career and become a regular in the Dutch squad.

It has been reported that Van Dijk is ready to move because he feels the competition in Scotland is not strong enough. A number of clubs south of the border are monitoring his situation, with Sunderland leading the chase for his signature. (Evening Times)

In further bad news for Hoops supporters, Norwich City are poised to beat Celtic to the signature of Nijmegen winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

Manager Ronny Delia has previously enquired about the player but recently promoted Norwich now look favourites to sign the 21-year-old Iran international (HITC)

Kostadin Gadzhalov has extended his stay at Dundee. The 25-year-old joined the Dens Park side back in January. (Dundee Evening Telegraph)

Scott Robinson's is a target for Killmarnock manager Gary Locke
Scott Robinson’s is a target for Killmarnock manager Gary Locke

Today may have brought disappointing news for Celtic fans but the headlines have made for better reading for Kilmarnock supporters. It has been reported that the club are close to signing Partick Thistle star man Kallum Higginbotham and Hearts midfielder Scott Robinson.

The news come out after Gary Locke has stated he wishes to develop his squad for the new season (The Herald, print only)

East Fife player-manager Gary Naysmith has signed a new contract after guiding the club to a fourth place finish in League Two last season. (Daily Record, print only)

In the Highland League, former Fraserburgh striker James Dugid has penned a two-year deal for Huntly. (Highland League Hub)

In other news, Motherwell chief Alan Burrows says the SPFL are to blame for the ticket fiasco over the SPL play-off between Motherwell and Rangers (Daily Record)