Turkish club target Rangers’ Lawrence – gossip

Turkish club Besiktas are showing interest in Rangers midfielder Tom Lawrence, who has just six months remaining on his contract at Ibrox. (Daily Mail), external

Besiktas want Tom Lawrence without paying a transfer fee, with new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having worked with the Rangers midfielder in the Manchester United reserve side. (Aksam Spor, external – in Turkish)

Former Queen’s Park forward Ruari Paton is on the brink of joining Dundee United on loan from Port Vale in the English fourth tier. (Scottish Sun), external

Hearts are pursuing Sander Kartum as they look to add an attack-minded midfielder to their squad, with Norwegian side SK Brann willing to sell the 29-year-old. (Edinburgh Evening News), external

Manager Philippe Clement wants to keep Ianis Hagi at Rangers for the long-term but the club will not trigger the option of an extra year on the Romania midfielder’s contract on his current salary. (Sunday Mail), external

Zurich sporting director Milos Malenovic suggests the path is clear for Nikola Katic to leave this month, with the defender touted for a possible return to Rangers. (Bluewin via Sunday Mail, external)

Luke Armstrong was left out of the Carlisle United on Saturday, with the striker linked with a move to Motherwell. (News & Star), external