Celtic decide against offering Tiemoue Bakayoko deal - Scottish gossip

Celtic have decided against offering former Chelsea and AC Milan midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 32, a deal after he trained with the Scottish champions during the international break. ( Anthony Joseph , external )

Rangers vice-chairman Paraag Marathe says the club have adopted a short-term approach to push defending champions Celtic for the Scottish Premiership title. ( Record - subscription required , external )

Cheltenham forward Charlie McCann feels he should have stuck it out longer at Rangers , having rejected a contract extension to stay at Ibrox three years ago. ( Sun , external )

Former Hibernian forward Derek Riordan urges patience as new manager Marink Reedijk takes charge at Easter Road. ( Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required , external )

Chris Cadden believes Aberdeen have shown character to overcome boos during their early season struggles. ( Press and Journal - subscription required , external )

Hearts defender Stephen Kingsley enjoys the challenge of playing in different positions. ( Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required , external )

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster believes his counterparts at the Premier League are in an "uncomfortable" position as they look to sanction Manchester City over rule breaches. ( Record - subscription required , external )