‘Aston Villa reject bid for Scotland’s McGinn’ – Scottish gossip

Aston Villa have rejected an £18m offer from Everton for 30-year-old Scotland midfielder John McGinn. (TalkSport), external

Celtic winger James Forrest says he is still dreaming of representing Scotland at a World Cup, and won’t close the door on his international career. (Daily Record), external

Leeds United and West Ham United have expressed an interest in Liverpool winger Ben Doak, while Monaco and Bologna are also monitoring the 19-year-old Scotland international’s situation. (Anthony Joseph on X), external

Former interim Rangers manager Barry Ferguson has warned Russell Martin about a “Rangers mole” leaking the team’s starting line-ups. (Daily Record), external

Real Betis centre-half Nobel Mendy has to make a decision between Rayo Vallecano and Rangers after both clubs agreed personal terms with the 20-year-old, who is expected to make a quick decision. (Sacha Tavolieri on X), external

New England Revolution have submitted an offer to Maccabi Tel Aviv for 21-year-old forward Dor Turgeman, who is also being considered by multiple European clubs, including Rangers. (Luca Bendoni on X), external

Danish winger Jakob Breum, the 21-year-old who remains of interest to Celtic after a £1.5m offer was rejected this summer, has been left out of the squad for Go Ahead Eagles’ Eredivisie opener against Fortuna Sittard. (Glasgow Times), external

Heart of Midlothian have joined Barnsley in the chase to sign 24-year-old Cheltenham Town winger Jordan Thomas. (Football Insider), external

Hearts do not have any interest in Cheltenham Town winger Jordan Thomas. (Joel Sked on X), external

Dundee manager Steven Pressley has admitted that “a number of players” have chosen other clubs over Dens Park as his transfer search continues. (The Courier), external

Hamilton Academical say they have been forced to halt their youth academy for a season due to feedback from parents and the resignation of “four more of our coaching staff”. (The Herald), external