Hearts aim to sign defender Michael Steinwender – Scottish gossip

Hearts hope to sign Austrian defender Michael Steinwender, 24, from Swedish club Varnamo. (Sun), external

Meanwhile, midfielder Aiden Haddow, 19, has joined Hearts from Celtic. (Edinburgh Evening News – subscription), external

Turkish outlet Sporx link Arsenal’s Scotland’s former Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, 27, with Fenerbahce. (Herald – subscription), external

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery dismisses suggestions his side may take their foot off the gas when they take on Celtic in next week’s Champions League match, with the English club well placed to progress before this week’s games. (Record), external

Celtic belong in the knockout stages of the Champions League, says Arne Engels, 21, before Wednesday’s home tie with Young Boys. (STV), external

WSL club Brighton are set to sign Republic of Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes from Celtic. (Herald – subscription), external