Scottish gossip: Livakovic, Ekpiteta, Bair, Ibrox

Reports in Turkey and Scotland that Dominik Livakovic will be joining Celtic are completely false and there has been no dialogue between the 29-year-old Croatia goalkeeper, his agent, or current club Fenerbahce about a transfer. (Ižak Ante Sučić on X), external

Hibernian are keen on Marvin Ekpiteta, the 28-year-old defender who has left Blackpool. (Daily Record), external

New Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin insists he “won’t rush” into any new signings as he plans to “see qualities” in his current squad first. (Press and Journal – subscription), external

Canada striker Theo Bair has revealed that he rejected the chance to extend his one-year stay with St Johnstone before joining Motherwell as he felt people did not see him at his best with the Perth club. (Daily Record), external

Rangers are still trying to find temporary accommodation for home matches during August amid the delayed completion of works at Ibrox Stadium, with rugby ground Murrayfield and other options being considered for potentially five fixtures. (Scottish Sun), external

Rangers’ home domestic fixtures will not be reversed to away games during August despite needing a temporary home with Ibrox likely to be out of action for the first month of the 2024-25 season. (Daily Record), external