Scottish Gossip: Bowie, Lauritsen, Moore, Duran, Ralston, Mitchell

Orgryte sports director Pontus Farnerud has admitted there is interest in Celtic-linked defender Michael Parker but refused to confirm an offer has been made for the 21-year-old who is valued at £1.5m. (The Herald), external

Borussia Dortmund, Cologne and PSV Eindhoven are interested in a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore, the 18-year-old who spent last season with Rangers. (Football Insider, external)

Zach Mitchell, the 21-year-old centre-half whose spell with Hibernian was cut short last season, is poised to return for a second loan term with St Johnstone from Charlton Athletic, Saints manager Simo Valakari has confirmed. (The Courier, external)

Wigan Athletic have offered Trinidad & Tobago centre-back Kieran Ngwenya a contract while Huddersfield Town remain in talks with the 23-year-old who turned down a new deal with Dunfermline Athletic. (Anthony Joseph on X, external)

Released Rangers goalkeeper Kieran Wright was a trialist for Dunfermline Athletic in their 3-0 pre-season friendly win over neighbours Kelty Hearts as the 27-year-old seeks a new club. (Scottish Sun, external)

Ryan Strain has joined up with PFA Scotland’s inaugural free agent training camp after the 29-year-old right-back departed Dundee United. (PFA Scotland, external)