Sassuolo have entered the race to sign Scotland international Kieron Bowie, joining Bologna in holding talks with relegated Serie A side Hellas Verona over the 23-year-old, who is valued at £10 million. The Scottish striker's future is generating considerable interest this summer.

Bowie and the Scottish international front

Meanwhile, Celtic are pursuing Norwegian striker Tobias Lauritsen following his departure from Sparta Rotterdam. The 28-year-old is attracting attention from Leicester City as well, while Sampdoria are said to be actively pushing for his signature, according to reports citing Il Secolo XIX.

Celtic also have work to do closer to home. The club plan to open contract talks with right-back Anthony Ralston, the 27-year-old Scotland international entering the final year of his deal at Parkhead.

Camilo Duran's agent arrived in Scotland on Saturday to negotiate a move from Qarabag, with Celtic seeking to tie down the 24-year-old striker on a multi-year contract.

Orgryte sports director Pontus Farnerud acknowledged interest in Celtic-linked defender Michael Parker but declined to confirm whether a formal offer had been lodged for the 21-year-old, who is valued at £1.5 million.

Moore attracts European interest

Borussia Dortmund, Cologne, and PSV Eindhoven are all monitoring Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore, the 18-year-old who spent last season on loan at Rangers. A temporary switch to the continent appears likely this summer for the young attacker.

Other Scottish football moves

Jack Hendry has become the highest-paid Scotland international after signing a new two-year contract with Al Ettifaq. The 31-year-old centre-half's deal underlines the growing appeal of Saudi football for Scottish players.

Zach Mitchell is set to return to St Johnstone on a second loan spell from Charlton Athletic, manager Simo Valakari has confirmed. The 21-year-old centre-half had his previous loan at Hibernian cut short last season.

Wigan Athletic have tabled a contract offer for Trinidad and Tobago centre-back Kieran Ngwenya, while Huddersfield Town remain in discussions with the 23-year-old. Ngwenya previously turned down a fresh deal with Dunfermline Athletic.

Released Rangers goalkeeper Kieran Wright featured as a trialist for Dunfermline Athletic in their 3-0 pre-season victory over Kelty Hearts, as the 27-year-old searches for a new club.

Ryan Strain, the 29-year-old right-back who left Dundee United this summer, has linked up with PFA Scotland's inaugural free agent training camp.