Rangers in Talks with Real Betis' Nobel Mendy

Rangers have initiated discussions with Real Betis for the acquisition of their promising centre-half, Nobel Mendy. The 20-year-old, who saw a £3.5m move to PSV Eindhoven collapse, is also attracting interest from Rayo Vallecano and Club Brugge. Rangers' head coach Russell Martin and sporting director Kevin Thelwell are keen on securing Mendy, though negotiations are still in the early stages. (El Desmarque, Daily Record)

Rangers Join Race for Arsenal's Karl Hein

In addition to Mendy, Rangers are also competing to sign Arsenal's 23-year-old goalkeeper Karl Hein. Hein spent the last season on loan at Real Valladolid and is now a target for several clubs, including Sevilla. (Dominik Schneider on X)

Celtic's Transfer Targets: Bischoff and Obert

Celtic are showing strong interest in Brondby's 19-year-old winger Clement Bischoff, who was previously linked with a £7.2m move to Brighton & Hove Albion that fell through in February. Celtic are also eyeing Cagliari's 22-year-old Slovak international centre-half Adam Obert, though they may need to increase their offer to secure his services. (TeamTalk, L'Unione Sarda)

Rapid Vienna's Pursuit of Marco Tilio

Rapid Vienna's sporting director Markus Katzer has confirmed their continued interest in Celtic's 23-year-old Australian forward Marco Tilio. Rapid Vienna had attempted to sign Tilio before he joined Celtic and are prepared to wait until the end of the transfer window to make another move. (The Herald, Daily Record)

Premier League Interest in Scottish Talent

Newcastle United are reportedly interested in Scotland midfielder John McGinn, who has already seen an approach from Everton rebuffed by Aston Villa. Meanwhile, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are among the Premier League clubs eyeing Scotland winger Ben Doak, with Liverpool having rejected £20m bids from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town for the 19-year-old. (Daily Mail, Transfer News Live)

Other Scottish Transfer News

Hibernian are working on a deal to sign 21-year-old Zambian defensive midfielder Miguel Chaiwa from Young Boys. St Johnstone have agreed to a loan deal for Heart of Midlothian's 20-year-old right-back Adam Forrester, with the aim of completing the transfer before their league trip to Ross County. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is looking to add two players within the next two weeks, while Dundee have started talks with 21-year-old defender Luke Graham about a contract extension. Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has confirmed ongoing contract talks with Shayden Morris, who has attracted interest from Luton Town. (Hibs Observer, The Courier, Edinburgh Evening News, Daily Record)