Celtic's Hassan misses Egypt match - gossip

Celtic winger Haissem Hassan missed Egypt’s 1-0 friendly defeat by South Africa on Sunday amid a report that he has returned early to the Scottish champions. (Glasgow Times)

Celtic have concerns about Kasper Hogh’s recent form but are sure the £11m summer signing from Bodo/Glimt will lead the line successfully in the years ahead. (Football Insider)

Joe Ledley backs the new players at former club Celtic to come good after getting over the initial “shock” that comes with a move to Glasgow’s east end. (Sun)

Former Rangers forward Martyn wishes he could have stayed longer at Ibrox. (Record – subscription required)

Waghorn backs Rangers manager Derek McInnes to deliver silverware. (Sun)

Heart of Midlothian head coach Wouter Vrancken revealed he turned down a job in Bulgaria worth double the offer by the Tynecastle club but believes he made the right decision. (National – subscription required)

Dundee United striker Zac Sapsford has revealed his first attempt to breaking into British football at National League North club Chester was thwarted by the Australian’s registration problems and the Covid pandemic. (Record – subscription required)

United have already turned their attention to January transfer targets. (Courier – subscription required)

Axed Hibernian assistant Liam Craig says he and David Gray will look back at their time at Easter Road with pride and believes they have left the club in a good place. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription required)

IK Sirius striker Finlay Neat, 20, who is on loan at Norrby IF, hopes to follow in compatriot Robbie Ure’s footsteps after the latter made his Scotland debut following a recent move to Sevilla from Sirius. (Scotsman – subscription required)