Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossip

Hearts aim to make managerial appointment by next week after Derek McInnes' departure as Celtic miss out on goalkeeper target...

Heart of Midlothian are aiming to appoint a new head coach before the first-team squad return for pre-season next Thursday, with at least three candidates from abroad among the options being considered. (Hearts Standard), external

Celtic may open their Scottish Premiership title defence on a Monday evening because of Commonwealth Games events at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome. (Scottish Sun), external

Manager Martin O'Neill is determined for Celtic to appoint Shaun Maloney and Mark Fotheringham as part of his backroom team with the Scottish champions. (Daily Record - subscription required), external

With Celtic yet to trigger an option to keep Kelechi Iheanacho, a TV report in Brazil claims the Nigeria striker was offered to Vasco da Gama. (Scottish Sun), external

Go Ahead Eagles goalkeeper Jari De Busser, said to be a target for Celtic, has opted to join Dutch rivals AZ Alkmaar for family reasons. (Glasgow Times), external

Rangers remain interested in Dundee centre-back Luke Graham, but the 22-year-old is attracting interest from over 40 clubs across the UK and Europe. (TeamTalk), external

Aberdeen forward Marko Lazetic, 22, is attracting interest from European clubs. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external

Central defender Besir Iseni has agreed a to join Livingston on a two-year deal upon the expiry of his contract with KF Dukagjini. (R.org), external