Scottish gossip: Chermiti, Dolberg, Dessers, Cornelius, Boyd, Kirk

Rangers are close to sealing an £8m deal for Everton striker Youssef Chermiti. (Scottish Sun), external

Rangers face competition for Marseille defender Derek Cornelius from Serie A clubs Cremonese and Bologna, according to reports in Italy. (Scottish Sun), external

Panathinaikos have moved ahead of Greek rivals AEK Athens in the race for Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers. (Giannis Chorianopoulos on X), external

Borussia Monchengladbach are challenging Celtic for the signing of Anderlecht striker Kasper Dolberg. (Rudy Galetti on X), external

Anderlecht want to bring in another striker before allowing Celtic target Kasper Dolberg to leave, with the Belgians bidding for Genoa’s Vitinha. (Sky Sports), external

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Fletcher Boyd, with Aberdeen wanting £1m and a significant sell-on clause for the 17-year-old. (Sky Sports), external

Hearts head coach Derek McInnes wants one more player in before the transfer window closes on Monday night – and says there could be some departures. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

St Johnstone have accepted a bid from Portsmouth for striker Makenzie Kirk. (Courier), external