Celtic keen on Scotland striker - Monday's gossip

Celtic have made preliminary inquiries about 23-year-old former Hibernian striker Kieron Bowie following Hellas Verona's relegation from Serie A. (L'Arena via Daily Record), external

Celtic are monitoring Astana midfielder Ivan Basic during the World Cup, where the 24-year-old is playing for Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Scottish Sun), external

Dundee United are closing in on the signing of Northern Ireland defender Michael Forbes after the 22-year-old was released by West Ham United. (The Courier), external

Michael Forbes will sign a two-year contract with an additional 12-month club option with Dundee United should he pass a medical after the defender's release by West Ham United. (Daily Record), external

Dundee United playmaker Julius Eskesen, the 26-year-old who only managed three starts in his first season at Tannadice, is attracting interest from Swedish top-flight club GAIS. (The Courier), external

With four signings already in place, Heart of Midlothian will make up to six more by the time the summer window closes and there will very likely also be one or two departures. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

A striker and centre-half are Hibernian's priorities in the summer transfer window. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Cove Rangers hope to continue to take young Aberdeen players on loan next season. (Press & Journal), external

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes, who is poised to join Rangers, did not reject the Ibrox club as has been claimed in 2017 but instead turned down the switch from Aberdeen because of a late shift by then chairman Dave King during contract talks. (Daily Record), external

Hearts are unlikely to turn to two former Tynecastle stalwarts - Falkirk's John McGlynn and Dundee's Steven Pressley - as a replacement should head coach McInnes join Rangers - but could still shop again in the Scottish market. (Daily Record), external

Luke Graham of Dundee tops Rangers' wishlist once McInnes takes over. (Daily Record), external