Maeda reveals ambition to play in England - gossip

Celtic star opens up on dream move to England as Rangers are linked with two teenagers...

Celtic forward Daizen Maeda tells Japanese media that he "wants to take the next step" and that it has always been his goal to play in the English Premier League. (FootballZone via Glasgow Times, external)

Celtic have agreed a deal to sell Honduras winger Luis Palma to Lech Poznan after a successful loan to the Polish club. (Inside Futbol), external

Rangers are in talks to buy 19-year-old defender Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi, with the Hungarian club seeking a fee of over £4m. (Ben Jacobs on X), external

Sunderland have opened talks with academy forward Finn Geragusian, with Rangers among the clubs showing interest in the 18-year-old. (Sunderland Echo), external

The Scottish FA accept Hearts should have had a penalty in their recent 1-1 draw with Motherwell following a challenge on Alexandros Kyziridis by Tawanda Maswanhise. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external

Former Aberdeen defender and ex-Rangers and Hibernian manager Alex McLeish believes Hearts winning the Premiership would be a positive for the Scottish game. (Press and Journal - subscription required) , external

Alfie Bavidge and Alfie Stewart are expected to sign new Aberdeen deals but Marko Lazetic is set to leave Pittodrie. (Daily Record - subscription required), external

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reckons Will Ferry will leave Dundee United this summer after calling up the uncapped left-back. (Daily Record - subscription required), external

Being in Scottish League 1 a mere two seasons after being in the Premiership will be a reality check for Ross County, says chairman Roy MacGregor. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

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