Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa & Crystal Palace pursue Rangers’ Bailey Rice – Scottish gossip

Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are all pushing to secure the signing of Rangers’ 19-year-old Scottish midfielder Bailey Rice. (Teamtalk), external

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, 39, may require three further operations after having undergone initial surgery on his damaged shoulder. (Sun), external

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), external

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), external

Dundee United will only sell left-back Will Ferry if the club’s valuation is met, says manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier – subscription required), external

Head coach Stephen Robinson states no Aberdeen player is guaranteed a place in his squad next term. (Press and Journal – subscription required), external