Rangers linked with defender Batista – Thursday’s Scottish gossip

Rangers are keen on Moreirense centre-back Gilberto Batista, with the 22-year-old Guinea international valued at around £2.6m by the Portuguese club. (O Jogo – in Portuguese), external

Rangers want to make the loan for Nasser Djiga a permanent transfer, but Wolverhampton Wanderers intend to recoup their £10m investment in the 23-year-old Burkina Faso defender. (226foot.com – in French), external

Jack Butland could be the next big name to depart Rangers as manager Danny Rohl prepares for a huge summer transfer window at Ibrox. (Football Insider), external

Celtic may rival Rangers in the race to sign Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday. (talkSPORT), external

Celtic plan to discuss a new contract with midfielder Luke McCowan, with the 28-year-old approaching the final year of his current deal. (Football Insider), external

St Mirren hope to arrange an emergency loan for St Johnstone goalkeeper Ross Sinclair following injuries to Shamal George and Ryan Mullen. (Scottish Sun), external

Head coach Steven Pressley says Dundee are close to agreeing a new deal with defender Ryan Astley. (The Courier), external

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has confirmed that he recalled Owen Stirton from his loan spell with Airdrieonians because he was unhappy with the teenager’s lack of action with the Championship strugglers. (The Courier), external

Former Rangers coach Alex Rae has questioned the “strange” timing of James Tavernier’s exit announcement, calling news of the captain’s summer departure “a distraction”. (Scottish Sun), external