Scottish gossip: O’Riley, Butland, Stamatelopoulos, McTominay, Gilmour

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Italian side Atalanta have launched a new bid for Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, worth around €18m. (Fabrizio Romano on X, external)

Celtic are likely to reject Atalanta’s second approach for 23-year-old star Matt O’Riley. (Scottish Sun), external

Manager Brendan Rodgers is determined to bolster the Celtic attack with two new strikers as work continues to bring Adam Idah back from Norwich City on a permanent basis. (Daily Record), external

Rangers have put a £30m price tag on Jack Butland as they look to ward off interest in their first-choice goalkeeper. (Football Insider, external)

Defender John Souttar insists Rangers don’t have to panic at the prospect of losing captain James Tavernier, who is being linked with a move to Turkey. (Daily Record), external

Newcastle Jets have confirmed the departure of striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, external to an unnamed European side, with Motherwell the club in question. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Motherwell will pay around £260,000 for 25-year-old striker Apostolos Stamatelopoulos. (Scottish Sun), external

Having rejected an offer of £8m for Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour from Napoli, Brighton want £20m, but it is believed a deal could be done at around £15m. (HITC), external

Manchester United do not want to allow Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, external to leave Old Trafford, amid interest from Fulham and Tottenham. (Standard)

Newcastle and West Ham are also monitoring Scott McTominay, who has only just returned to pre-season training after Euro 2024. (Teamtalk), external