English clubs pursue Rangers' Rice - gossip
Rangers midfielder linked with English clubs as Celtic players face operations.
[SNS] Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are all pushing to secure the signing of Rangers' 19-year-old Scottish midfielder Bailey Rice. (Teamtalk) Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, may require three further operations after having undergone initial surgery on his damaged shoulder. (Sun) Meanwhile, Celtic's long-term injured defender Cameron Carter-Vickers has resumed training but on-loan Borussia Monchengladbach forward Tomas Cvancara's season could be over because of a groin strain that may require minor surgery.
(Record) Hibernian head coach David Gray is sure of full support from the home fans when second-placed Celtic visit Easter Road on Sunday, after suggestions Hibs fans would prefer Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts not to win the league. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required) Dundee United will only sell left-back Will Ferry if the club's valuation is met, says manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required) Head coach Stephen Robinson states no Aberdeen player is guaranteed a place in his squad next term.
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