Hearts’ Braga plays down transfer talk – gossip

Hearts striker says sole focus is on Champions League qualifying despite links to France as Celtic are set to end long negotiations with coaching staff…

Striker Claudio Braga insists he is fully committed to Hearts as transfer speculation intensifies around the PFA Scotland player of the year. (Scottish Sun)

Falkirk aim to seal a loan deal for 21-year-old Ipswich Town midfielder Finley Barbrook. (Daily Record)

Celtic are expected to announce deals for coaches Mark Fotheringham and Shaun Maloney later today. (Callum McFadden on X)

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Midfielder and rumoured Rangers target Dan Neil, 24, is in advanced talks with Southampton after leaving Sunderland. (Sky Sports)

Manager Jim Goodwin says Dundee United are closing in “one or two more” signings, having already brought in six new recruits. (The Courier – subscription required)