Scottish gossip: Hatate, Chermiti, Stewart, Barnes, Inamura, Skoglund

Hammarby sports director Mikael Hjelmberg says there has been no approach by Rangers or any other club for Hampus Skoglund despite reports of interest from the Ibrox club and others from Germany, Italy and France in the 22-year-old right-back. (The Herald), external

Harvey Barnes, the 28-year-old Newcastle United winger who had talks about switching allegiance from England to Scotland, has emerged as a target for Aston Villa. (Football Insider), external

A number of English clubs are interested in Emile Acquah after the 25-year-old out-of-favour Dundee striker’s loan spell with Harrogate Town. (The Courier), external

Leicester City are in advanced talks with Russell Martin to take over as manager following their relegation to League One, but the former Rangers head coach has other options in the UK and abroad. (TalkSport), external

Celtic players “love” assistant Mark Fotheringham and hold him in high regard, former Celtic striker Tony Watt has claimed. (The National), external

Former Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson is the favourite to take over at League Two club Salford City. (TalkSport), external