Scottish gossip: Bernardo, Sima & O’Riley

Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo on a permanent deal, after the 22-year-old spent last season on loan with Brendan Rodgers’ side. (A Bola, external)

Personal terms are yet to be agreed between Celtic and Bernardo, but the clubs have agreed a fee of £3.5m. (Stephen McGowan on X, external)

Philippe Clement says he wants to bring Abdallah Sima back to Rangers permanently, but a deal is currently “not possible” due to Brighton’s asking price for the Senegalese forward. (Daily Record, external)

Celtic have received an approach from Italian giants Juventus for Matt O’Riley after they rejected a bid from Atalanta for the midfielder. (Sky Sports, external)

Rangers appear unlikely to sign Kosovo international Albion Rrahmani with Rapid Bucharest determined to keep hold of the striker. (Daily Record, external)

Former Ross County captain Alex Iacovitti is wanted by both Hibs and St Mirren. (Daily Record on X, external)

Celtic are also working on a deal to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, who they hope will join as back-up to prospective number one Kasper Schmeichel. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Sevilla’s Joan Jordan has been told to find a new club amid loan interest from Rangers. (Daily Record, external)

Royal Antwerp forward Michel-Ange Balikwisha is also of interest to Celtic, but discussions are still at a preliminary stage. (Sacha Tavolieri on X, external)

Dunfermline Athletic have rejected a second bid from Crawley Town for midfielder Ewan Otoo. (The Courier, external)