Scottish gossip: Mejbri, Bernardo, Jordan, Cerny, Dykes, Tavernier

Paulo Bernardo will sign a five-year contract with Celtic after a fee of around £2.5m, with a significant sell-on clause, was agreed with Benfica for the 22-year-old midfielder who spent last season on loan in Glasgow. (Mais Futebol), external

Dundee United have agreed a deal to sign 23-year-old Kenya midfielder Richard Odada from Philadelphia Union subject to a work permit. (Sky Sports)

Hibernian’s hopes of fetching in excess of £2.5m for forward Elie Youan, with clubs in his homeland and Italy credited with interest, have been put on hold after the 25-year-old picked up an injury against Queen’s Park that head coach David Gray expects will keep the Frenchman sidelined for a couple of weeks. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

St Johnstone are keen to sign Heart of Midlothian defender Lewis Neilson on loan but face fierce competition from several other Scottish clubs for the versatile 21-year-old. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

As he looks for a striker, Ian Murray has confessed Raith Rovers would “look at the options” if 31-year-old Stevie May was made available by St Johnstone, but the manager is unaware of any formal discussions between the clubs while confirming that former Oostende 22-year-old Dapo Mebude has left after a short trial. (The Courier), external

St Johnstone youth defender Callan Hamill has travelled with Arsenal’s under-18 squad for pre-season, but the 15-year-old is facing a decision on his future as Celtic have tabled a three-year contract offer. (The Athletic), external

Dundee manager Tony Docherty is looking to do “quite a bit of business” before the transfer window slams shut but would not be drawn on reported interest in 29-year-old Charlton Athletic midfielder Scott Fraser. (The Courier), external

Celtic winger Ben Quinn could land himself a move to Mansfield Town after the 19-year-old impressed manager Nigel Clough by scoring three goals in as many friendly games while on trial with the League One club. (Football Scotland), external