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

Robbie Keane is being heavily linked with Celtic [SNS] Celtic have held constructive talks with Robbie Keane 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 to establish his appetite for remaining at the club in some capacity. (Sky Sports) 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) West Ham United have made an initial enquiry about Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan, 23, as they prepare for next season in the Championship. (Ben Jacobs on X) West Ham United are also monitoring Celtic centre-forward Callum Osmand but the Scottish champions are unlikely to part with the 20-year-old. (TransferFeed) 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) AC Milan chase Summerville - Thursday's gossip Celtic & Rangers set sights on midfielder - gossip Keane v O'Neill: Celtic's big decision? Steve Clarke has held a meeting with his Scotland squad on Fifa's new rules before the World Cup. (Sun) Scotland defender Jack Hendry, 31, feels he has "adapted" to extreme heat conditions, having played his club football in Saudi Arabia of late. (Record - subscription required) Motherwell's New Zealand international Elijah Just warns Scotland not to take Haiti lightly after his national side lost 4-0 to the Scots' opening World Cup opponents. (Sun)