Rangers have “initiated negotiations” with French midfielder Pierre Ekwah, but any deal could be complicated by a legal dispute between the player and Saint Etienne, who he has refused to play for since their relegation from Ligue 1. (Daily Record, external via Sport)

Celtic are weighing up a move for Ivorian winger Jocelin Ta Bi, who is on loan at Hapoel Petah Tikva from fellow Israeli side Maccabi Netanya. (Daily Record), external

Former Rangers defender Borna Barisic has rejoined his first club Osijek and hopes to help them stave off relegation from Croatia’s top flight. (Glasgow Times), external

Celtic-linked striker Louis Munteanu is close to agreeing a move away from Cluj in January, but is unlikely to sign for Wilfried Nancy’s side, according to the Romanian club’s president. (Glasgow Times), external

St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari says he has held discussions with Taylor Steven regarding a potential recall for the in-form forward, who is on loan at Arbroath. (Courier), external

Hearts midfielder Beni Baningime, whose contract at Tynecastle expires in the summer, says there have been no talks yet over a new deal. (Edinburgh Evening News), external