Derek McInnes Frontrunner for Hearts Managerial Position

Kilmarnock boss Derek McInnes, with two years remaining on his contract at Rugby Park, has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as the new manager at Hearts. Falkirk's John McGlynn is unlikely to be considered for a return to Tynecastle. This development comes as Hearts aim to bring in an experienced manager to lead them in the Scottish Premiership.

Transfer Rumors Heat Up

Several key transfer rumors are shaping the Scottish football landscape:

• Celtic Eyeing Red Star Belgrade Defender: Celtic have shown interest in Veljko Milosavljevic, a promising young defender from Red Star Belgrade. However, reports indicate that the Serbian club is unwilling to sell the 19-year-old talent.

• Rangers and Leeds United Target Moussa Djenepo: Rangers and Leeds United are reportedly in the race to sign Mali winger Moussa Djenepo, who is currently on loan at Turkish club Antalyaspor from Standard Liege in Belgium.

• Eintracht Frankfurt Interested in Brondby Forward: Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have expressed interest in Mathias Kvistgaarden, a long-term Celtic target. The Brondby forward is said to prefer a move to Germany.

• Hibernian Enquire About Migouel Alfarela: Hibernian have made inquiries about Legia Warsaw striker Migouel Alfarela. The 28-year-old Frenchman, currently on loan at Greek side Kallithea, is valued at over £1 million.

• Celtic’s Daizen Maeda Focused on Scottish Cup Final: Celtic star Daizen Maeda has stated that talks over a new contract with the club will wait until the end of the season, as he fully focuses on the upcoming Scottish Cup final.

• Liverpool’s High Price Tag for Ben Doak: Liverpool have placed a hefty £30 million price tag on 19-year-old Scotland forward Ben Doak, indicating they will only consider offers above this threshold.

Other Notable Developments

• Ross Doohan’s Potential Return to Celtic: Celtic are considering bringing goalkeeper Ross Doohan back to the club when his contract with Aberdeen expires this summer, to help meet Champions League regulations on homegrown talent.

• Slobodan Rubezic Returns to Aberdeen: Montenegro central defender Slobodan Rubezic has confirmed he will return to Aberdeen following his loan to former club Novi Pazar.

• Dunfermline Athletic’s Summer Rebuild Plans: Dunfermline Athletic have begun preparations for a summer rebuild by holding talks with 20 first-team players whose contracts expire at the end of the season.

Conclusion

As the Scottish Premiership season draws to a close, the managerial and transfer landscapes are heating up. Derek McInnes’s potential move to Hearts could be a significant shift, while various clubs across Scotland and Europe are making strategic moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the next season.