Brendan Rodgers may be looking to add to his Celtic squad this summer but the manager knows his stars from last season are in demand and hopes to tie one down on a new deal.

The club are to progress with discussion over Stuart Armstrong's new contract as a number of English sides eye the midfielder.

Rodgers' former club, Liverpool, are also keen on top Scottish talent. Jurgen Klopp is reportedly stepping up interest in Hull City's Andrew Robertson.

Hibs may have been put out by Kyle Lafferty's snub but there was some good news at Easter Road as they have signed Ofir Marciano on a permanent deal. Now Neil Lennon is looking to Blackburn Rovers striker Danny Graham as his next recruit.

In England, Bournemouth have shelled out £20 million to land Nathan Ake from Chelsea and Manchester United have issued a classic "hands off" warning to Barcelona over Ander Herrera.