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Scottish gossip: Chukwuemeka, Cerny, Moyes, Miller, Keskinen, Kenny
Celtic could look to sign Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka on loan in the January transfer window, but any deal for the 21-year-old would require the Premier League club to contribute to his wages and he is more likely to make a permanent move elsewhere in the summer. (Football Insider), external
Celtic are set to hand Johnny Kenny, the 21-year-old striker who has impressed on loan to Shamrock Rovers, the chance to make a first-team impact as manager Brendan Rodgers is keen to have a younger goalscorer to provide back-up and competition for Kyogo Furuhashi and Adam Idah. (Daily Mail), external
Philippe Clement admits Rangers currently cannot afford to sign £6.5m-rated on-loan winger Vaclav Cerny from Wolfsburg and the manager fears a similar to scenario to last summer, when forward Abdallah Sima moved permanently from Brighton & Hove Albion to impress with Brest. (Daily Record), external
With Celtic, Rangers and a host of English top-flight clubs scouting Lennon Miller, the Motherwell midfielder’s father, Lee, says the 18-year-old’s next move will not necessarily be to the biggest club but one with the right manager, ethos, style of play and chance for the Scotland youth international to continue playing first-team football. (The Warm-up Show), external
A striker and a left-sided centre-back remain on Heart of Midlothian’s wishlist for the January transfer window, with Stephen Kingsley’s long-term injury and interest in Australia international Kye Rowles adding greater importance to adding a defender. (Edinburgh Evening News), external