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Football rumours: McInnes to Sunderland, Hibs target Stewart and Moult, Rangers increase Dorrans bid and Griffiths wants to stay at Celtic

Scotland and Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths (SNS Group)
Scotland and Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths (SNS Group)

 

HERE are today’s top transfer rumours, including potential Aberdeen departures, Hibs arrivals and all the latest from across Scotland and down south.


Sunderland are set to make an official approach for Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes.

The Dons gaffer is thought to be Black Cats chief executive Martin Bain’s top choice to replace David Moyes.

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes with Jonny Hayes (SNS Group)
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes with Jonny Hayes (SNS Group)

The Scottish Sun reports that Hibs are targeting Greg Stewart and Louis Moult to replace Jason Cummings.

Cummings heads down south to complete a move to Nottingham Forest today, and the Easter Road side are set to battle it out with Aberdeen and Hearts to bring Stewart back to Scottish football from Birmingham City.

Greg Stewart in action for Dundee before his move to Birmingham (SNS Group / Ross Parker)
Greg Stewart in action for Dundee before his move to Birmingham (SNS Group / Ross Parker)

They’re also thought to be interested in Motherwell striker Moult, who was a target for Rangers earlier this window.


Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths is targeting Champions League glory next season, dismissing speculation of a move to Newcastle or West Brom.

The Hoops star, fresh from his Hampden heroics, missed out on most of the action last season and wants another crack at the competition. (Daily Record)

He could have Jonny Hayes as a teammate next season, with Celtic upping their bid for the Aberdeen winger to £1.3 million plus Ryan Christie on loan. (Daily Express)

There’s further good news for Hoops fans as Stuart Armstrong is set to sign a new deal at the club. (The Scotsman)


Rangers have a star in the making in Alfredo Morelos, according to Scots keeper Craig Wight.

Former Berwick and Cowdenbeath keeper Wight is currently a Finnish champion with IFK Mariehamn, who beat Morerlos’ HJK Helsinki to the title. (Daily Record)

The Daily Express reports that the Ibrox club are confident a deal will finally be struck to bring Graham Dorrans to Ibrox.

Norwich City's Graham Dorrans (Press Association)
Norwich City’s Graham Dorrans (Press Association)

The Norwich City midfielder will cost Rangers £1.2 million.

Meanwhile, Kenny Miller has heaped praise on Old Firm rival Leigh Griffiths for his performance against England at Hampden. (Evening Times)


 

Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin, Chelsea ever-present Cesar Azpilicueta and Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho could be among the names in the frame as Ernesto Valverde begins his rebuild of Barcelona.

The Daily Mail reports Valverde would like to make Barca’s style of play more unpredictable, with Azpilicueta’s versatility seen as an advantage should he wish to use a back three. Coutinho, meanwhile, could be viewed as a long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta.


With Chelsea’s Eden Hazard also a major LaLiga target, having been linked with Barca’s rivals Real Madrid, the Sun claims Antonio Conte will move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne as a replacement.

A fee of £45million is reported, with Hazard tipped to bring in double that amount. Insigne, 26, scored 20 goals for Napoli last season and has played under Conte in the Italy national team.


Former Blues skipper John Terry could continue his playing career with Championship side Aston Villa, the Mail reports, after he was pictured playing golf with Villa boss Steve Bruce last week.

Terry left Chelsea at the end of the season after winning his fifth Premier League title in 19 years in their first team.


Manchester City face frustration in their efforts to sign Alexis Sanchez, with the Daily Mirror reporting Arsenal are unwilling to sell to a Premier League rival. The Chilean is instead set to move to Bayern Munich, the paper claims.