Bologna are maintaining their interest in Rangers midfielder Connor Barron, and that pursuit could develop into a swap deal involving Scotland international Lewis Ferguson, according to reports from the Record.

Bologna had been tracking Barron before he made his move to Rangers, and the Italian club's continued attention raises the possibility of a creative exchange that would send Ferguson in the opposite direction. Ferguson is also a Scotland midfielder, adding an intriguing dimension to any potential deal between the two clubs.

Aasgaard attracting big-club attention

Rangers are also fielding interest in Thelo Aasgaard, the 24-year-old Norway midfielder who has caught the eye of Atalanta among other clubs. According to Football Insider, Rangers could be persuaded to part with Aasgaard if a sufficiently large offer arrives in the coming weeks.

Celtic's Saracchi loan bid rejected

Celtic's attempt to bring Marcelo Saracchi back on a second loan spell has been blocked. Boca Juniors turned down the Scottish club's approach for the 28-year-old left-back, and Argentine sources cited by the Record indicate that Independiente are now weighing up a move for the player.

Ernst future unclear despite release clause interest

Hertha Berlin head coach Stefan Leitl has confirmed that goalkeeper Tjark Ernst's absence from their 15-0 friendly win in Frohnau was pre-planned, and the 23-year-old is expected to feature in Lichtenberg on Wednesday. Both Celtic and Feyenoord are reported to be ready to trigger Ernst's £4.3m release clause, according to Bild.

Olympiacos beat Celtic to Smajlovic

Sandefjord are on course to sell central defender Zinedin Smajlovic to Olympiacos for a club-record £5.1m fee. Celtic had submitted a £3.5m offer for the 22-year-old, but Sandefjord rejected that bid. The deal with Olympiacos, reported by Expressen via the Glasgow Times, would represent a record sale for the Norwegian club.

McCarron to train with St Johnstone

St Johnstone are set to hand a trial to Liam McCarron, a 25-year-old winger formerly with Leeds United, after he was released by Boston United. The Courier reports the Scottish Premiership club will assess McCarron with a view to a potential permanent arrangement.