Celtic hold talks with Robbie Keane, plan discussions with Martin O'Neill - Scottish gossip

Celtic have held constructive talks with Robbie Keane, 45, over their managerial vacancy, with further discussions scheduled to take place this week, and principal shareholder Dermot Desmond will speak with interim boss Martin O'Neill, 74, to establish his appetite for remaining at the club in some capacity. (Sky Sports), external

West Ham United are monitoring Celtic centre-forward Callum Osmand but the Scottish champions are unlikely to part with the 20-year-old. (TransferFeed), external

And West Ham have made an initial enquiry about Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan, 23, as they prepare for next season in the Championship. (Ben Jacobs on X), external

Rangers have opened direct contact with the representatives of Hammarby right-back Hampus Skoglund, who has three years to run on his contract with the Swedish club. (Rangers News), external

Toronto are in talks with Rangers about the future of 27-year-old midfielder Jose Cifuentes, who is on loan at the Canadian club until the end of this month. (Record - subscription required), external

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