Rangers have begun talks with French midfielder Pierre Ekwah, though a legal issue with his current club Saint Etienne could complicate any potential transfer. Celtic are considering a move for Ivorian winger Jocelin Ta Bi, currently playing in Israel, and are also monitoring striker Louis Munteanu, who is set to leave Cluj but is unlikely to join Celtic soon.

Former Rangers defender Borna Barisic has returned to his first club Osijek, aiming to help them avoid relegation in Croatia. St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has discussed recalling Taylor Steven from his loan at Arbroath, while Hearts midfielder Beni Baningime has revealed there have been no contract talks yet as his deal nears its end.