Martin on brink of being new Rangers boss
Russell Martin is set to become the Rangers manager while Aberdeen join the race for a striker...Russell Martin is on the brink of becoming Rangers manager after fresh talks with new Ibrox bosses. (Scottish Sun), external.Former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny appears to have closed the door on the prospect of a permanent move to Ibrox this summer (Daily Record), external.Hearts have offered the Australian international winger Daniel Arzani a move to Scotland as he prepares to leave Melbourne Victory (Edinburgh Evening News), external.Peterborough are aware of Celtic's interest in Harley Mills - but are yet to receive any offer (Herald - subscription required), external.Stade Rennes have reportedly held "positive" talks with Brentford over the sale of Kyogo Furuhashi (Daily Record), external.Dundee managing director John Nelms says the target for new manager Steven Pressley is to finish in the top six (Courier), external.Aberdeen and Dundee are competing with teams in England for the signature of Ross County striker Ronan Hale (Belfast Telegraph - subscription required), external.
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