An offer around £8.6m would likely convince Besiktas to sell Vaclav Cerny, who has been linked with a return to Rangers. The Turkish club are expected to be more open to a deal if they finalise the signing of Mohamed Salah. (Ekrem Konur on X, external)
New England Revolution, San Jose Earthquakes and LA Galaxy are considering a £375,000 bid for 24-year-old St Mirren midfielder Killian Phillips. (The National, external)
Aberdeen have been handed a boost in their move for Jadel Katongo after Kayerispor agreed to terminate the 21-year-old defender’s contract by mutual consent. (Daily Record, external)
New Zealand goalkeeper Alex Paulsen, 24, who has joined Motherwell on loan from Bournemouth, says he came close to signing for Hibernian a year ago. (Edinburgh Evening News, external)