Cyriel Dessers says he wants more regular playing time and, although he would prefer that to be with Rangers, if it does not materialise, the 30-year-old striker is ready to hold talks about his future with the Scottish Premiership club. (VI), external

Rangers have enquired about Talleres centre-half Kevin Mantilla and the Argentine club are willing to allow the 21-year-old to leave amid interest from several clubs. (Nacho Castellano on X), external

Marko Soldo, the 21-year-old midfielder who was linked with Rangers, says reported interest from foreign clubs is a motivation but insists that he is concentrating on the rest of the season with Osijek. (Glas Slovenije), external

Scotland centre-half Grant Hanley is closing in on a move to League One leaders Birmingham City, with Norwich City set to mutually terminate the final six months of the out-of-favour 33-year-old’s contract. (Pink Un), external

Liverpool are planning to gazump rivals Manchester United and Manchester City to sign Bournemouth 21-year-old Milos Kerkez as their successor to Scotland’s Andy Robertson at left-back. (I News), external

Contrary to reports, there is no Bournemouth interest in Liverpool’s Ben Doak at this stage and they will not entertain offers that involve swapping the 19-year-old Scotland international for fellow winger Antoine Semenyo. (I News), external

Celtic are showing an interest in 26-year-old out-of-favour Lille striker Mohamed Bayo along with Angers, Royal Antwerp, Las Palmas, Como, Montpellier and Metz. (Foot Mercato), external

Barcelona have given their approval for left-back Alex Valle to join Como on loan should the 20-year-old be recalled from Celtic in the event of the Scottish champions reaching an agreement with Arsenal for Kieran Tierney. (Marca), external