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Rangers<\/b> 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<\/span><\/a> via Sport)<\/p>\n Celtic <\/b>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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Former Rangers <\/b>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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Celtic<\/b>-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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n St Johnstone <\/b>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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Hearts <\/b>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<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n