Bayer Leverkusen ‘interest’ in Carter-Vickers – Scottish gossip

Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is of interest to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen but no offer has been made for the 26-year-old USA international. (Larry Henry Jr on X), external

Trabzonspor hope to pursue the signing of Rangers left-back Ridvan Yilmaz next month, according to Turkish transfer specialist Ersan Serdal. (The Herald, external – subscription required)

Hearts defender Kye Rowles is attracting interest from clubs in his native Australia and in Europe, with head coach Neil Critchley saying “anyone has their price”. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Luis Palma is facing a potential exit from Celtic in January, with the Honduras winger, 24, struggling for game time under manager Brendan Rodgers. (The Herald, external – subscription required)

If Leon Balogun fails to recover from injury in time for the Old Firm derby at Ibrox on 2 January, Rangers need to find defensive cover as soon as the transfer window opens, says former Ibrox captain Barry Ferguson. (Daily Record), external

Philippe Clement “does not completely trust all of his players and vice versa”, reckons former Rangers striker Kris Boyd, who says the manager would not survive another loss to Celtic if the club “is still operating to the standards I grew up with”. (Scottish Sun), external

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari admits there is an urgency to get some of the Perth club’s recruitment business done at the start the January. (The Courier), external

Scotland forward Johnny Russell, 34, wants to continue his career in America after being released by Sporting Kansas City last month. (Open Goal via The Courier, external)

Millwall are close to completing the appointment of Alex Neil as their new manager, with the 43-year-old Scot most recently in charge of Championship rivals Stoke City. (The Telegraph), external